About CRANE ChemPharma & Energy
CRANE ChemPharma & Energy (within Crane's Process Flow Technology segment) designs and manufactures a variety of high performance products including: highly engineered check valves, sleeved plug valves, lined valves, process ball valves, high performance butterfly valves, bellows sealed globe valves, aseptic and industrial diaphragm valves, multi/quarter-turn valves, actuation, sight glasses, lined pipe, fittings and hoses, and air operated diaphragm and peristaltic pumps. Its trusted brands (in alphabetical order) ALOYCO®, CENTER LINE®, COMPAC-NOZ®, CRANE®, DEPA®, DUO-CHEK®, ELRO®, FLOWSEAL®, JENKINS®, KROMBACH®, NOZ-CHEK®, PACIFIC VALVES®, RESISTOFLEX®, REVO®, SAUNDERS®, STOCKHAM®,
TRIANGLE®, UNI-CHEK®, VALVES®, WTA®, and XOMOX® offer customers complete and innovative product portfolio designed for the most demanding corrosive, erosive, and high purity applications. Among the industries served are the chemical processing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, refining, and power generation.

About Crane
Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, electronics, hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, automated merchandising, transportation and other markets. The Company has three business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials, and Process Flow Technologies. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Crane has approximately 11,000 employees and operates in 32 countries. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR)
www.craneco.com

General Description

The Pre-Fab Associate performs various general labor duties, primarily focusing on preparation of raw materials, ensuring they are accurately cut and cleaned for fabrication in accordance with drawings and blueprints. This position also assists with machinery such as supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

The identification of Duties, Functions and Responsibilities does not display an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the related work that may be assigned to this position.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Pre-Fab Associate I – This is the entry level. The employee requires higher levels of training and supervision to perform to manager expectations. Employees at this level have minimum knowledge of Hand tools, power tools, tape measures, basic safety practices and time management.Pre-Fab Associate II – This is the intermediate level. The employee performs a full range of job functions, requiring minimal supervision from leads and managers.Pre-Fab Associate III – This is the experienced level. The employee performs a full range of job functions and uses independent judgement in making decisions where alternatives are determined by established procedures, methods, and practices. This level employee requires no supervision to complete all duties to manager expectations. Employees at this level should understand all department procedures and processes, all machines in department and be able to instruct subordinates.Pre-Fab Associate IV – This is the advanced level. The employee functions as Pre-Fab Lead, overseeing training and evaluating the work of lower-level Pre-Fab Associates and communicates the department needs to management. Employees at this level should understand workflow and scheduling needs of the shop as well as inventory control for the department.

Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators.Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators of any malfunctions.Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.Pack and store materials and products.Help Operators, Welders and other co-workers with supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.Separate products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials used to produce them.Turn valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, to reverse machines, to start pumps, or to regulate equipment.Read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialMonitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsProcessing InformationRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Additional Duties

Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.Clean production equipment.Clean work areas.Clean workpieces or finished products.Count finished products or workpieces.Feed materials or products into or through equipment.Install mechanical components in production equipment.Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.Load materials into production equipment.Lubricate production equipment.Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.Mix substances to create chemical solutions.Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.Package products for storage or shipment.Record operational or production data.Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.Repair production equipment or tools.Replace worn equipment components.Signal others to coordinate work activities.Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.

Education, Work Experience, Skill Requirements & Certifications:

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required:

High School Graduate or GED equivalent/Some college preferred.

Minimum Experience required:

Minimum 2+ years of relevant Warehouse or Production experience. ERP experience a plus.Experience in working with cryogenic equipment and/or hoses, valves and piping a plus.Forklift experience is a plus

Skills Required:

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced warehouse environmentMust have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented.  Ability to handle several projects simultaneously, prioritize work and handle last minute demands appropriately. Proven success with working in a team environment.Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without constant supervision.Good communication, written and grammatical skills.  Customer service oriented.Entry level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and in general data entry.Physically able to push/pull/lift/carry supplies and various works in progress of at least 50 poundsPhysically able to bend/kneel/walk/stand, in tandem with cart, step stools or rolling ladders, to access supplies and various works in progress or other materials as needed in storage rooms or production areasAble to work on foot for extended periods of time

Minimum License, Certifications & Affiliations/Memberships and CEU’s

Valid California driver’s license and an insured vehicle in good working order.

Special Requirement:

May be required to work weekends and holidays as business necessitates; schedules will be determined by management with at least 48 hours advance notice.

Work Environment:

Working in the shop, the following conditions may apply:

Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures.

Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as
necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and
responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.
Crane Co. 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 characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting.

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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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.