Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a TrainingSpecialistat our Lynnwood, WA location.

Job Summary:

Provide technical training primarily related to manufacturing processes at the Lynnwood site.  Develop, maintain and update course curriculums.  Evaluate training effectiveness.  Work closely with operational organizations to identify training needs and training resources.  Support the Quality, Manufacturing and Human Resources departments.

Essential Functions:

• Develop curriculum based on needs assessment (i.e., new technology, new products, performance gap)
• Schedule classes and students based on request/requirements.
• Provide training in an environment or arrange for training from external resources as required/requested. 
• Determine effectiveness of training and identify training improvements as appropriate. Periodically audit and monitor operator conformance to specifications.
• Maintain training materials, curriculums, class rosters and training records.
• Assist with identification of training needs.
• Work closely with operational organizations and human resources to identify training needs and provide or identify training resources to meet these needs.
• Maintain training system and other training tools (Convergence).
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

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).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years’ experience training in a manufacturing environment.  Experience training soldering, crimping, SMT, IPC, bonding and coating, and other manufacturing process training preferred.
• Knowledge: Training coordination, scheduling and delivery; Lean manufacturing processes and principles; Convergence experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the following manufacturing processes preferred:
  • Basic Assembly Drawings
  • Terminal Soldering
  • High Voltage Interconnectors
  • Hand Crimping
  • Bonding & Coating
  • SMT
  • PCB Soldering
  • IPC Training

• Skills/Abilities: Competence to perform a psychomotor act, such as operating a machine. Competence to produce an observable product, such as ability to work effectively with clients, or ability to communicate abstract idea. 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
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred.

Top Benefits:

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 6 months of employment

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You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers 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.

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• 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: 40% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 60% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of microscope and computer

Workspace (line, cube, etc): Cube, clean bench, classroom

Salary range: $97,900.00 - $118,300. 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. 

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.