Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Machine Operator at our West Caldwell, NJ 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).
Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Job Summary:
The Machine Operator Sr. works with computer controlled equipment or more mechanically-based machines to ensure they are set-up properly, working well, and producing high quality products. The Machine Operator Sr. performs recurring assignments proficiently and independently and normally works under minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures and practices.
Essential Functions:
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
Non-Essential Functions :
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
Minimum Qualifications :
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…