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Machine Operator - SMT Pick and Place (Contractor Temp-to-Hire)

Crane Company, Lynnwood, WA, United States


Crane Aerospace and Electronics

has an exciting opportunity for a

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

in

Lynnwood, WA

location.

Hours are Monday-Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm

Job Summary
You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting Surface Mount Pick & Place, Screen Printing, Automated Optical Inspection, and Reflow Oven machines used in circuit card assembly. You will work under limited supervision, responsible for moderately complex manufacturing processes utilizing automated equipment and hand assembly. You will perform semi‑routine equipment set‑up, operation, and adjustment as well as ensuring processes and equipment remain within acceptable company manufacturing standards. You will also perform quality auditing, testing, and troubleshooting functions and maintain necessary documentation.

Essential Functions

Load component trolleys using hand‑held barcode scanner

Program and operate screen printer

Inspect boards using a microscope

Run SMT Pick & Place machines

Troubleshoot pickup and placement errors

Operate Automated Inspection Machine

Operate Reflow Oven

Service work cell and end‑item customers as needed

Flex work schedule to maintain processes and workflow as needed

Perform Post Reflow Inspection (PRI)

Rework assemblies and log data as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 4 years related experience

Knowledge: Competent in interpreting applicable specifications, understanding operating principles of the machinery; understanding general shop computations; knowledgeable of cellular manufacturing

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints, production planning information, and assembly aids such as illustrations and wiring diagrams.

Ability to understand oral and written instructions pertaining to work related matters, and to maintain routine records.

Accurate color vision and depth perception; and other vision capability required by area of assignment

Ability to work satisfactorily on a sustained basis within any physical and environmental requirements applicable to area of assignment, e.g., highly repetitive work, hot tools or materials, epoxy or other chemical agents, fumes, noise, oily or similar conditions.

General troubleshooting and simple machine maintenance skills

Education / Certification: High school education or equivalent.

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).

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment including safety glasses, heel straps, and shop coats.

Requires lifting 25 lbs

Safety and Background Checks
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug‑free workplace, candidates must complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require participation in a random drug test pool.

Top 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 plan with company match.

Education Reimbursement eligible after 6 months of employment.

Salary range: $24 to $30.07. Salary depends on experience, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for performance‑based bonus programs.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

For more information on our company and benefits, visit www.CraneAE.com.

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