Electronics Assembler II

Crane Aerospace & Electronics

  • West Caldwell, NJ
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Assembler II at our West Caldwell, NJ site.Job Summary:Electronic Assembler II performs, with supervision, basic and routine electronic or hybrid assembly operations on components, printed circuit boards, or subassemblies in accordance with military and/or other assembly standards using blueprints, visual aids, wiring lists, verbal and/or written instructions. The Assembler II may also be responsible for other processes related to the manufacture of electronic assemblies including, but not limited to: encapsulation (potting), conformal coating, SMT operations, and painting.Essential Functions:
  • Perform skilled soldering of circuit cards, touch up, jumper wires, through hole, and mag wire with use of microscope.
  • Execute hand assembly of cable assemblies, pin interface into connectors, masking/de-masking, crimping, stripping, riveting, touch up paint & chemical conversion, bonding and mixing chemical.
  • Use hand tools including but not limited to, soldering irons, solder suckers, torque wrenches, manual hand tools, power tools along with automated machine operation.
  • Visually check completed work against drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Recognize and assure correct values of electronic components: index and position mechanical components per drawing and specifications.
  • Cross-train to work on at least 2 products.
  • Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy.
  • Satisfactorily complete job-related company training courses
  • Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise.
  • Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.
Electronics Focused Assemblers will also:
  • Perform a wide range of complex electronic assembly and soldering operations on low voltage, high voltage, microwave or other components or subassemblies in accordance with military and/or other assembly standards using blueprints, visual aids, wiring lists, verbal and/or written instructions.
  • Perform a wide range of complex hybrid electronic assembly to include the handling of hybrid components, wire bonding, ribbon attaching, and manually attaching hybrid components (utilizing a variety of materials such as AuSi, AuSn, 1 mil gold wire, 15 mil gold ribbon, etc.) in accordance with military and/or other assembly standards using blueprints, visual aids, wiring lists, verbal and/or written instructions all while utilizing a microscope.
  • Prep components prior to assembly, clean components, wire bond, seal, mark, and inspect components, subassemblies, or completed assemblies.
Non-Essential Functions:
  • Understand and or participate with internal/external audits.
  • Perform inventory cycle counts.
  • Participate in cleaning of area and machinery and take part in team meetings for improvement.
  • May be required to repair/rework defective or returned assemblies and/or inspect components or final assemblies.
  • May also be responsible for other processes related to the manufacture of electronic assemblies including, but not limited to: encapsulation (potting), conformal coating, SMT operations, and painting.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience: 2-5 years of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; Good reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents); Basic computer skills (understanding of basic software)
  • Abilities: Accurate color vision, near vision, and depth perception and other vision capabilities required; Manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity; Adept hand-eye coordination and arm-hand steadiness; Ability to thoroughly interpret production or engineering prints, production planning information and assembly aids such as illustrations and wiring diagrams; Ability to work well in a moderate to high paced work environment in a high-volume setting
  • Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent; Fine soldering certificate or equivalent experience
  • Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience using resistance welder, sanders, and engraving.
  • Experience with magnetic assembly
  • Ability to do part marking, wrapping and packaging finished goods and transport to other work areas.
  • Ability to ensure all paperwork is completed appropriately and to close work orders.
  • Ability to perceive and pre-determine sequence of operations and installation requirements from sketches and oral instructions.
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).We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers competitive salaries and outstanding opportunities for career growth and development. Some of our amazing benefits include 401k match, education reimbursement, and 12 paid holidays per year. You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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