Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Inspector Trainee at our Elyria, OH 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).

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!

Job Summary:
The Inspector will perform highly diversified inspection activities per inspection plans, blueprints, or manufacturing outlines and determine conformance to published specifications using standard inspection equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Create inspection plans in line with manufacturing processes and drawing specifications
• Review product test data for compliance to test specifications and validate with acceptance stamp
• Review respective shipping documents for conformance to contract, purchase orders, and blueprint revisions
• Layout and perform highly diversified experimental and production inspections of various parts/assemblies, tools, fixtures, and measuring equipment
• Prepare and send out raw material samples
• Involves unlimited transfer to NDT/Calibration occupation as required
• Clean and move parts as necessary which are integral to the function the employee is performing
• Perform routine maintenance per Appendix A and appropriate safety checks
• Responsible for product verification and process control including using necessary measuring devices
• Keep charts and records as required on completed sequences and processes
• Document all non-conformances through specified data collection procedures
• Complete all required paperwork
• Insure all material is properly cleaned, identified, protected, and stacked prior to movement
• Work with internal and external customers and suppliers and participate in continuous improvement activities as required
• Complete all required documentation including but not limited to operator inspection records, job routers, NCR’s, reject tags, move tickets, and stock tickets
• Utilize computer to access various databases
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions:

• Perform 5S activities as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Must have previous CMM experience (new hires only after 5/18/2009) and surface plate inspection experience. Must have completed Inspector Trainee occupation.
• Knowledge: working knowledge of GD&T
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Requires basic math skills to make necessary calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing;
  • Must have basic knowledge of geometry and trigonometry to perform the job functions
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, detail sheets, manufacturing outlines, and written instructions;
  • Must be able to use general inspection tools;
  • Proficient working computer knowledge.
• Pass an annual eye exam per:
  • NEAR VISION: Snellen 14/18 or better (20/25 or better Jaeger Type 2 at 14 inches, Ortho-Rater 8 or equivalent).
  • COLOR VISION: Average or normal (4 of 6 responses Titmus, B & L, or AD testing machines, or satisfactory responses when tested with Isihara or Pseudoisochromatic plates).
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent (new hires after 6/1/2009)
• 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:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment; Greasy, oil 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
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and stretching;
• Requires lifting parts and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Standing: 80 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 20 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 50 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer
• Workspace (line, cube, etc.): workstation/bench

Top Benefits:

Hourly range: $32.79. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications.

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.

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.