Manufacturing Assembly Technician / Painter

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery! With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day.
Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.
CPI is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems.
We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.
YOUR DAY TO DAY: Performs routine technical assignments such as constructing, testing, troubleshooting, finishing, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating electronic and mechanical equipment, tubes, microwave products, and electro-mechanical devices, components, and systems under direct supervision.
YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Works to construct a variety of microwave tube devices within a product line per written procedures, instructions, and mechanical drawings.
Performs routine electronic, mechanical, and technical tasks such as constructing, repairing, troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, testing, and maintaining electronic and mechanical equipment, tubes, microwave products, electro-mechanical devices, components, and systems.
Works from schematics, engineering drawings, written and verbal instructions.
Operates related electronic, mechanical and laboratory equipment necessary to assemble, test, evaluate process, repair, and maintain specific product or equipment.
Performs all functions necessary to take a product from its initial stage to its final assembly.
Organizes and records measured data per manufacturing documentation.
Prepares prescribed compounds and solution for use in processing, etching, and metalizing materials.
Performs calibration and alignment checks on electronic or mechanical equipment.
Conducts routine engineering tests and detailed experimental testing and reports data in prescribed format.
Works in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment with specific production objectives for cycle-time and throughput.
Develops skill and knowledge in specific products or equipment.
Works to specific safety, quality and security requirements and instructions.
Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE: TIG/GTAW welding experience a plus.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to Lift 25 pounds.
Good English Communication Skills.
Familiarity with and able to follow safety practices.
Ability to Read mechanical drawings.
Ability to use microscope for extended periods of time a plus.
Reliable & dependent.
Ability/willingness to work OT and weekends.
Proficiency in using computer and using all computer tools required, like: Look up drawings.
RN Timecard Entry.
Use databases necessary at each area.
Use of Ultipro and LMS.
Basic Excel spreadsheets Ability to read, understand and follow written instructions.
Basic problem-solving skills.
Must have zeal for quality and conformance to engineering standards.
Ability to communicate well with all levels of employees to meet department goals.
Willingness to support the team by demonstrating commitment and willingness to take additional responsibilities and do what is needed to get the job done.
This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
The successful candidate must be a “U.
S.
Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR.
In order to be a U.
S.
Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.
S.
C.
1324b(a)(3).
WHAT WE OFFER: Salary Range: $20 - $25 / hour (depending on experience) Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise.
We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.
We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more! WHO WE ARE: We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team.
CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone.
We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization.
It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders.
We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.
CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)