Crane Aerospace & Electronics has an exciting opportunity to join our Fluid Management Group as a Production Test Technician- 1st Shift at our Elyria, OH location.

Hours are 6:30am-3:00pm.

Hourly pay: $34.47

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).

Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Essential Functions:

• Perform all operations necessary for the testing of the product.
• Perform commercial test including set-up and run test equipment on various pumps, valves, motors, etc. per test procedures.
• Work with Engineering on the set-up of new production pumps and assist as assigned on testing of development units.
• Enter necessary data into electronic measuring equipment.
• Make hoses as necessary.
• Advise supervision of any measuring equipment in need of calibration
• Perform minor deburrs work as required.
• Clean and move parts as necessary.   
• Pass an annual eye exam.
• Responsible for product verification and process control including using measuring devices.
• Keep charts and records as required on completed sequences and processes.
• Rotate to different workstations within the cell. 
• Perform required rework, secondary operations, routine maintenance per Appendix A, and appropriate safety checks in the cell. 
• Document all non-conformances through specified data collection procedures.
• Inspect work and verify that product meets all appropriate standards at each operational step in the cell.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Ensure all material is properly cleaned, identified, protected, and stacked before movement.
• Work with internal and external customers and suppliers and participate in continuous improvement activities as required.
• Complete documentation including but not limited to operator inspection records, job routers, NCR’s, reject tags, move tickets, and stock tickets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department supervisor. Utilize the computer to access various databases.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma; Prior test experience preferred.
• Mechanical Knowledge or Machining experience in auto body or machine shop highly preferred.
• Experience with micrometers, calipers and height gauges are a plus
• Must have basic reading and writing skills
• Requires basic math skills to make necessary calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and percentages.
• Must be a US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, detail sheets, test procedures, manufacturing outlines, and written instructions; Adequate mechanical aptitude.
• 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:

• Requires prolonged periods of standing, bending, lifting, and stretching;
• Requires lifting parts, fixtures, and containers up to 50 pounds up to a height of 3 feet;
• Must be able to work with assorted hand tools in close quarters and awkward positions with firm grip;
• Must be able to operate manual arbor press with pulling force up to 200 pounds;
• Requires lifting parts and fixtures weighing up to 70 pounds and carry load 3 feet.
• Manufacturing shop floor environment; Greasy, oil environment; High noise levels in some test conditions;
• Paint, solvent, adhesive vapors, oil mist; High temperature equipment, piping, and ovens;
• May be required to occasionally wear half face piece respirator.

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance start after completing 90 days of employment.
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

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.

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.

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Hourly range: $34.47 Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications.

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. 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.