Sr. Machine Operator

About the role

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets, with presence in engines, landing gear, satellites, medical implants, missiles, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The West Caldwell, NJ facility provides industry‑leading microwave components and systems for space, defense, and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites, drawing on over 60 years of expertise in military, communications, electronic warfare, radar, and satellite systems.

Responsibilities

• Setup, adjust and operate any or all of the following machines used in circuit card assembly: surface mount technology pick and place, conformal coating and selective solder
• Make manual adjustments to the machine interface and controls, as required, to optimize performance, ensure proper operation, and validate product compliance
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise
• Meet and establish lead times to support customers’ needs
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment in respective area of responsibility
• Manage consumables in the respective machines
• Train and mentor new Machine Operators on essential functions
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy
• Cross trained on all processes in SMT, pulling parts, loading parts, loading trolleys and trays. Operating Stencil Printer, Machine Operator 1 and Machine Operator 2. Inspection (AOI) and PRI (Inspection).
• Create simple to semi-difficult Europlacer component vision packages.
• Create complete Ekra stencil programs, makes adjustments and troubleshoots.
• Operate the entire SMT line and all computers from start to finish.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Europlacer component pickup & placement problems.
• Troubleshoot Europlacer programs with little assistance.
• Create complete Yestech AOI programs and troubleshoot common problems.
• Perform a complete PRI (post reflow inspection) on simple to complex CCA's.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
• Generates Non Conformance Reports (NCR) for quality related issues as required
• Create a status report for coworkers on following shift
• Use company intranet and Learning Management System as needed
• Cross‑trained in PCC and Wave Solder / Selective Solder

Requirements

• Experience: 5‑10 years of experience in a related field
• Knowledge: Competent in interpreting applicable specifications and understand operating principles of the machinery; Understand general shop computations
• Skills/Abilities: Problem solving, troubleshooting, and simple machine maintenance skills; Ability to understand oral and written instructions pertaining to work related matter, and to maintain routine records; Accurate color vision and depth perception (other vision capability may be required by area of assignment); Ability to work satisfactorily on a sustained basis within any physical and environmental requirements applicable to area of assignment, e.g., highly repetitive work, hot tools or materials, epoxy or other chemical agents, fumes, noise, oily or similar conditions; Ability to flex work schedule to maintain processes and work flow as needed; Ability to read and understand production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids, such as illustrations
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent