Production Trainer

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Our Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. Join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence in a community tucked between the Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains.

About the role

The Production Trainer will lead classroom and on-the-job training primarily related to manufacturing and assembly processes at the Lynnwood site for production assemblers and/or technicians. Develop, maintain, and update training plans, evaluate training effectiveness, and report on training needs and resources as part of the operations organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new hires and transfers complete their training plan.
• Build training plans based on Production supervisor input.
• Schedule training (classroom or OJT) based on Production Lead input.
• Coordinate required classroom training.
• Monitor training effectiveness and modify training plans accordingly.
• Provide feedback to Production Lead and Supervisor on trainee efficiency and qualifications achieved.
• Release trainee as independent to the Production Lead upon completion of the training plan.
• Ensure timely completion of all area training requirements.
• Execute cross-training plans aligned with Value Stream initiatives.
• Execute re-training to bring associates up to efficiency standards.
• Maintain professional relationships with all co-workers.
• Escalate personnel issues to the supervisor and uphold confidentiality.
• Proactively communicate problems and assist in their resolution.
• Ensure work produced in the cell complies with policies, regulations, and documentation.
• Assure all associates perform tasks safely and abide by area safety guidelines.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by supervisor or management.
• Ability to fill in for Production Lead as needed.
• Ability to fill in for online training (Convergence) admin as needed.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience working in a production setting.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution.
• Accurate color vision, near vision, depth perception, and other vision capabilities.
• Manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity; adept hand-eye coordination and arm-hand steadiness.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. 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 and/or Rework/Repair Certification.

Working Conditions

• Normal for a manufacturing environment.
• May require the use of safety equipment such as eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps, and other PPE.
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions like loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Standing: 25% (approximate, may vary depending on work task).
• Sitting: 75% (approximate, may vary depending on work task).
• Lifting: up to 40 pounds.
• Pushing: up to 40 pounds.
• Mental/Visual: Use of soldering equipment, microscopes/magnifying glasses, computers.
• Workspace: Assembly cell and training room.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement eligible after 6 months of employment.

Pay

Salary range: $27.00 - $37.69. 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.