Job Description
Crane Aerospace & Electronics has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Production / Technical Trainer at our Fort Walton Beach, FL site. Hours are Monday-Friday 6am-3:30pm on a 9/80 schedule 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 minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology! Job Summary The Production Trainer will lead in driving and providing on-the-job training primarily related to manufacturing and assembly processes at the Fort Walton Beach, FL 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 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 with Training Specialist 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 In the absence of the supervisor, should be able to determine priority in delivery 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 Non-Essential Functions Ability to fill in for Production Lead as needed Minimum Qualifications Experience:5+ years of experience working in a production setting as assembler or similar role. 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. 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). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Preferred Qualifications IPC Soldering and/or Rework/Repair Certification 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 Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 11 paid holidays per year. 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan wi