Mechanical Assembler

Crane Aerospace and Electronics  has an exciting opportunity for a  Mechanical Assembler  at our  Auburn, 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). Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

The Assembler works under supervision performing assigned mechanical 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 the manufacturing team and performs visual and dimensional inspection. Essential Functions: Perform assigned assembly tasks using tools such as: drills, wrenches, screw drivers, sockets, adhesives, etc. Prepare components prior to assembly, clean components, mark, and inspect components, subassemblies, or completed assemblies Demonstrate proficiency in performing established operations within at least 2 area processes Ability to ensure all paperwork is completed appropriately 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 Understand daily demand per Master Schedule Report for the cell(s) they are working in Create IT, Facilities work orders, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for quality and material issues. Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement 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 Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise Complete job-related company training courses as assigned 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:

2-5 years of mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with tools like drills, wrenches, screw drivers, sockets, adhesives, etc. 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, e-mail etc. (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