Production Trainer

Production Trainer

Location WA, Lynnwood

Department Operations

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Trainer at our Lynnwood, WA 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).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our 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. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

Responsible for ensuring new hires and transfers complete their training plan

Builds training plan based on Production supervisor input of where associate will be working

Schedules training (classroom or OJT) based on Production Lead input

Coordinates required classroom training with Training Specialist

Monitors training effectiveness and modifies Training plan accordingly

Gives feedback to Production Lead and Supervisor on Trainee efficiency and qualifications achieved

Releases Trainee as independent to the Production Lead upon completion of Training Plan

Ensures timely completion of all area training requirements

Executes cross training plans as directed which are in alignment with Value Stream initiatives

Execute re-training to bring associates up to efficiency standards

Maintain a professional relationship with all co-workers

Escalate personnel issues to the supervisor of the area and uphold confidentiality

Proactively communicate problems and assist in their resolution

In the absence of the supervisor, should be able to determine priority in delivery

Ability to communicate effectively by email, IM, Phone, etc.

Assured that the work produced in the cell is consistently in compliance with policies, regulations, and the appropriate documentation

Assure that all associates are performing their tasks in a safe manner and are abiding in the area’s safety guidelines

Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions:

Ability to fill in for Production Lead as needed

Ability to fill in for online training (Convergence) admin as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 2-5 years of experience working in a production setting

Knowledge: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Skills/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.

Education/Certification: High school diploma 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

IPC Soldering and/or Rework/Repair Certification

Working Conditions:

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

Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary

Standing: 25% percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 75% percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of soldering equipment, microscopes/magnifying glasses, computers

Workspace (line, cube, etc): assembly cell and training room

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $26.72 to 37.30. 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.

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 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at 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.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.