Senior SMT Machine Operator – Aerospace Manufacturing

102 Crane Company; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k Retirement Plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ seeks a Sr. Machine Operator to manage SMT lines, set up equipment, and ensure high-quality assembly. The role emphasizes procedural adherence, troubleshooting, and cross-training across SMT processes.

The candidate should have 5–10 years of related experience, strong reading of prints, and ability to work a flexible schedule in a manufacturing environment. Strong adherence to safety and quality standards is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with setting up and operating SMT equipment and related processes.
• Ability to read and interpret production or engineering prints.
• Ability to maintain routine records and follow procedures.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate SMT machines in circuit card assembly.
• Make manual adjustments to machine interfaces for optimal performance.
• Support 5S, KPI tracking, and standard work initiatives.
• Train and mentor new operators on essential functions.
• Operate the full SMT line from start to finish and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Machine maintenance

Flexibility in schedule

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Europlacer

Ekra stencil

Yestech AOI

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ seeks a Sr. Machine Operator to manage SMT lines, set up equipment, and ensure high-quality assembly. The role emphasizes procedural adherence, troubleshooting, and cross-training across SMT processes.

The candidate should have 5–10 years of related experience, strong reading of prints, and ability to work a flexible schedule in a manufacturing environment. Strong adherence to safety and quality standards is required.