Process Technician
Crane · Lynnwood, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level process role at Crane (aerospace & defense) in Lynnwood, WA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 128 other live process postings in the US.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 37%
- Root cause 22%
- ✓ Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Crane in Lynnwood
12 other open roles at this site · 7 people we found in process roles at Crane.
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- Production Supervisor II · Production · Supervisor
- Production Supervisor I - Leadership Development Opportunity · Production · Supervisor
- Production Supervisor I - Swing Shift · Production · Supervisor
- Production Technician I (Weekend) · Production · Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer II · Manufacturing
Full description from CraneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Process Technician utilizes design engineering outputs (drawings, parts lists and CAD files) to create machine programs, work instructions and Oracle routers for the manufacturing shops utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems. The Planner Programmer also resolves data and design errors prior to sending the jobs into production.
Essential Functions
- ◆Provide precise and accurate written documents that will effectively organize and direct the production process from design release through point of shipment
- ◆SMT assembly and PCB Assembly processes
- ◆Stencil creation from Gerber files
- ◆Interpreting and using BOMs, CAD/XY outputs, and Gerbers
- ◆Industrial machine programming, troubleshooting and optimizing automated equipment
- ◆Solving issues related to programming industrial machines and supporting manufacturing processes
- ◆Understand the basic CAD (Computer Aided Design) file outputs from all Crane Aerospace & Electronics design packages and practices
- ◆Verify that CAD file output is correct and resolve errors with the Design activity and Manufacturing Engineering as required
- ◆Use Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to create new and modify existing machine programs to control the Numerically Controlled (NC) equipment
- ◆Develop appropriate work instructions for manufacturing
- ◆Develop and write assigned process planning, involving specifying and describing operation sequences, indentured parts lists, quantities required, tooling requirements, inspection points, test requirements, equipment to be used, responsible shops, labor hour targets, routine, and all other relevant processing, movement and storage information
- ◆Revise process planning in accordance with engineering changes and coordinate implementation with quality control, manufacturing, production and material control considering urgency, extent of changes, status of orders, and parts in stores
- ◆Plan and write new and revised work orders for tooling, typically of relatively standard design, to support production
- ◆Create and maintain Oracle routings in accordance with established Crane Aerospace & Electronics procedures
- ◆Support Manufacturing Engineering to develop labor estimates
- ◆Assist Manufacturing Engineering in writing and reviewing engineering changes
Non-Essential Functions
- ◆Provide instruction and training of Planner/Programmer skills to others as required
Qualifications
- ✓Experience : 2+ years in assembly or fabrication
- ✓Knowledge: Familiarity with using ERP systems (Oracle preferred) in a manufacturing environment, understanding of CAD software in a production setting,
- ✓Skills/Abilities: Ability to visualize the manufacturing process and the sequence of operations required to produce the product; Ability to thoroughly analyze and interpret engineering drawings, parts lists and all other specs relevant to planning; experience with SMT assembly
- ✓Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- ✓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).
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Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Process Technician at our Lynnwood, WA location. This is an on-site position.
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. 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!
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: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
- •Sitting: up to 100% *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 computer
- •Workspace: work bench
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 after you start.
- •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.
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 pro