Production Technician

The Production Technician is responsible to test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production of assigned products, parts, equipment, and systems under limited direction, in support of high-volume low-mix production test operations.

• ◆Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues in production test operations through completion
• ◆Perform all testing operations within assigned functional area
• ◆Certify as a Crane Designated Quality Assurance Inspector to perform product inspections as required
• ◆Create non-conformance reports including detailed description of testing performed, resulting failure and initial root cause investigation results
• ◆Interpret and work in accordance with work orders, and engineering drawings, functional and acceptance test procedures, failure reports, manuals and all other applicable engineering and production specifications
• ◆Calibrate or otherwise adjust assigned units by such means as potentiometer adjustment, clocking or other positioning, shimming, tension or coil adjustments, bearing and gear adjustments, as appropriate for specific unit; Make required mathematical calculations for voltage, resistance, current, impedance, amplification, flow rate and mass, mechanical dimensions and adjustments
• ◆Perform automated testing and performance testing using a variety of automated testing equipment and special test console to simulate in-service specifications, including but not limited to: vibe, burn in, thermal cycle and leak test, or hydraulic testing
• ◆Perform manual testing involving setup, adjustment, operation and interpretation of results from standard and special purpose test equipment, applicable to assigned product area, such as differential and multi-meters, signal generators, power supplies, bridges, oscilloscopes, altitude chamber, flow meter and hi-pot, or hydraulic valves
• ◆Test units in other programs not normally worked on, and units of greater complexity under close supervision
• ◆Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy
• ◆Supports Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem
• ◆Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
• ◆Flexible and willing to work overtime as necessary
• ◆Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

• ◆Support customer visits
• ◆Support internal and external audits
• ◆Perform minimal work under a microscope or soldering

• ✓Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent educational experience
• ✓Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of methods and procedure in troubleshooting, circuitry or mechanical characteristics as related to area of assignment and ability to devise and adapt; Familiarity with product flow through a manufacturing or repair environment; Working knowledge of computer systems
• ✓Skills: Good oral expression and comprehension (communicate through speech so others will understand and listen to and understand information and ideas presented through speech); Good written expression and comprehension (communicate in English through writing so others will understand and read and understand information and ideas presented in English through writing)
• ✓Abilities: Ability to learn new test software and equipment and to identify abnormal conditions in equipment and product; Manual and finger dexterity (ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects); Ability to make precisely coordinated movements; Ability to work in multiple software systems, including time enter, data enter, on-line training PDM and MRP systems
• ✓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).

• ✓Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• ✓Knowledge of practical application of engineering electronics, science, and technology including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• ✓Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming