Production Technician I (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Lynnwood, Washington, United States; onsite weekend shift, Friday–Sunday, 5:00 AM–5:30 PM

Salary: $24.63–$32.47 per hour

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including power, sensing, and fluid solutions.

What you will do

• Perform calibration, functional, automated, and performance testing on subassemblies and finished products.
• Set up, adjust, operate, and interpret results from standard and specialized test equipment.
• Prepare non-conformance reports with testing details, failure descriptions, and initial root-cause investigation results.
• Interpret work orders, engineering drawings, test procedures, manuals, failure reports, and production specifications.
• Make calculations and mechanical or electrical adjustments involving voltage, resistance, current, impedance, flow rate, dimensions, and related parameters.
• Support 5S, KPI, Standard Work, problem-solving, audits, customer visits, and other manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment or equivalent education.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or repair product flow and computer systems.
• Ability to learn test software and equipment, identify non-conforming conditions, work in multiple software systems, and provide analytical feedback.
• Good written and spoken English communication, manual dexterity, and precisely coordinated movements.
• Only US Persons may be considered when the position requires access to Controlled Data or Information; ITAR requirements apply.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and manufacturing optimization.
• AA degree in Electronic or Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience with microscope work or soldering.

Culture & Benefits

• Contractor-to-hire employment arrangement.
• Work in a regulated aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.
• Safety equipment and PPE are required, including eye protection, hearing protection, and protective garments as applicable.
• Work may involve noise, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, fumes, and lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Overtime and occasional customer-support travel may be required.