Mechanical Assembler

To perform routine electronic, mechanical, or composite assembly tasks under a moderate amount of supervision.

Soldering irons, soldering aids, , skill saws, and other applicable hand tools, component bending tools, torches, vacuum equipment, RF induction heating equipment, cold test equipment, spot welding, laser welding and heliarc welding equipment, brazing equipment, measuring calipers, voltmeters, electronic multi-meter, heat guns, glue guns, tie wrap guns, crimpers, crimping machines, etc.

• Performs routine electronic, mechanical, or composite production assembly operations following specific verbal and written instructions.
• Performs routine electronic, mechanical, or composite assembly process tasks such as welding, wiring, brazing, soldering, gel coating, painting, sanding, cutting etc.
• Makes routine mechanical, electronic or composite adjustments and alignments.
• Reads and interprets routine assembly schematics and blueprints.
• May perform related electronic, mechanical, or composite assembly duties utilizing standard assembly tools plus any specific tools and fixtures as required.
• Composite assemblers may be required to kit foam, cut material layup panel, operate oven, drill and grind, panel surface prep, hardware installation, packing, MSF-Beam prep, sandblasting, drill and grind, layup, trimming, crimping, testing, and packing.
• May perform rework resulting from drawing change notices.
• May work in a clean room environment.
• Checks own work for conformance to workmanship.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical prints, at an advance level.
• Ability to conduct 60% of assembly tasks independently.
• Ability to use of specific hand tools and equipment to measure mechanical assemblies independently.
• Proficiency in using all computer tools used by assemblers:
  Looking up drawings, RN, databases, etc.
• Basic Excel spreadsheets.
• Following certifications may be required:
  Vacuum Leak checking, GTAW/TIG, RF Braze, Cold match/cold test, Laser welding, Torch Brazing, Resistance spot welding, Cascade furnace control, Grid Blast
• Intermediate problem-solving skills.
• Ability to find own solutions/remove roadblocks for successful completion of tasks.
• Must have the ability to follow safety practices.
• Visual attention to detail
• Good eye/hand coordination
• Ability to work on a team
• High School Diploma or GED required, technical certificate related field preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing assembly
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to use microscope for extended periods of time for electronic or mechanical assembler.
• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance

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, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas 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.

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…