Job Summary :
The Assembler position is a professional in the manufacturing environment who applies extensive knowledge and skill in the assembly field, working with little or no supervision to perform 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.
In addition, the Assembler communicates with all levels of the Value Stream as well as performs visual and dimensional inspection.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- 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
- Train and mentor new employees and other team members in new processes, procedures and Crane tools
- Prioritize daily demand per Master Schedule Report for the cell(s) they are working in
- Discuss and problem solve quality issues with Manufacturing Engineers, the Quality group, and leadership
- Create work orders, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for quality and material issues, and First Article Inspection’s (FAIs) at In process / End Item as well as other assorted assembly functions
- Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy; Proactively identify safety concerns or issues and work with the Engineering group to implement solutions
- Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement
- Visually check completed work against drawings to insure accuracy and completeness
- Cross-train to work on at least 5 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
- 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 : 3-8 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; Good reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents);
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 high paced work environment in a high-volume setting
- Education / Certification Requirement : High School diploma or equivalent; Fine soldering certificate or equivalent experience
- Eligibility Requirement : This position may require access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered.
As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications :
- Ability to coach and mentor as well as have input into employment process
- Ability to do part marking, wrapping and packaging finished goods and transport to other work areas
- Ability to ensure all paperwork is completed appropriately and close work orders
- Ability to perceive and pre-determine sequence of operations and installation requirements from sketches and oral instructions
- Experience maintaining equipment on a stringent calibration schedule
- IPC solder rework certification
- Designated Inspection certification