Production Trainer

Job Summary: 

The Production Trainer will lead in driving and providing classroom and 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 are set up for and 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
• 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
• 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

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).

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. 

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:

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 following your start date.
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 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.

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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