Production Assembler I (Hydraulic Assembly) contract

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Assembler I to join our Valves (Hydraulic Assembly) unit at our Burbank, CA location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:
The Production Assembler I works under supervision performing assigned assembly processes to manufacture
Crane Aerospace & Electronics products in accordance with military and/or other assembly standards
using visual aids, verbal and/or written instructions.

Essential Functions:

• Perform assigned assembly tasks
• Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components,
  subassemblies, or completed assemblies
• Test finished assemblies
• Set up and operate assigned equipment and machinery
• Observe proper health and safety procedures in handling hazardous chemicals
• Identify and report to lead or supervisor any difficulty which would affect the correctness and
  quality of the work in process
• Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for
  improvement
• Cross-train to work on at least 2 products
• Complete job-related company training courses
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions:

• Understand and/or participate with internal/external audits
• Perform inventory cycle counts
• May be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 0-2 years of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and
  other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; Proficiency in reading comprehension
  (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents) of the English
  language; Basic computer skills (understanding of basic software)
• Abilities: Accurate color vision, near vision, and depth perception and other vision
  capabilities required; Manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity; Adept hand eye coordination and arm-hand steadiness; Ability to thoroughly interpret production or
  engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids such as illustrations
  and wiring diagrams; Ability to work well in a moderate to high paced work environment in a
  high volume setting
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• IPC Soldering Certification

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited
  to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other
  required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures,
  confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Standing: 25% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of soldering equipment, microscopes/magnifying glasses
• Workspace: assembly cell

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $17.75 to $22.59. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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