Production Trainer

About Crane Aerospace & Electronics

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You will find our technology 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 Fort Walton Beach, FL location is home to our Defense Power business, a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace and defense applications. Situated minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, we are a trusted, dynamic organization supplying prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy, and electric warfare solutions for next-generation military platforms.

We are committed to operational excellence and world-class processes, employing Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize efficiency and accuracy. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability, and overall value.

About the Role

As a Production/Technical Trainer at our Fort Walton Beach site, you will lead the development and delivery of on-the-job training for production assemblers and technicians. You will drive the training lifecycle by developing, maintaining, and updating training plans based on supervisor input, while evaluating their effectiveness to ensure operational readiness.

This role is integral to our mission of maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant workforce. You will coordinate classroom training, monitor trainee progress, and provide feedback to leadership on efficiency and qualifications. Your day-to-day involves ensuring new hires and transfers complete their training plans, executing cross-training initiatives aligned with Value Stream goals, and retraining associates to meet efficiency standards. You will also uphold a safe work environment by ensuring all associates adhere to safety guidelines and company policies.

Work Schedule & Location

This position is based at our Fort Walton Beach, FL site. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, operating on a 9/80 schedule.

Hiring Process & Requirements

Candidates selected for this position may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, as this role may require access to Controlled Data or Information under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Only US Persons will be considered for positions requiring such access.

As part of our commitment to a safe and drug-free workplace, all candidates must complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.