Machine Operator - Process Equipment Operator - Collaborative Environment

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:

MS1501 – Process Equipment Operator I

Operate Plasma/Torch table while meeting safety, Quality, and time standards. Follow all processes and procedures. Maintain work areas. All other assignments given by management.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, CAD files, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Sets-up machines by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collects, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers
• Loads materials into machines to be formed and shaped
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces
• Adjusts machine speeds and feeds and change cutters to machine parts according to specifications.
• Inspects products upon completion to ensure it matches specifications
• Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
• May mentor other employees
• Interfaces with employees and managers within the department and Manufacturing Engineering
• General supervision and instructions given for routine work, and detailed instructions given for new activities or special assignments.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• 1+ years of related experience in manufacturing/ fabrication environment.
• Requires judgment, initiative, some specialized knowledge to resolve problems.
• Experience or knowledge in production Machine operations, fixture & tooling, process, and quality controls
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work, strong literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
• Able to accurately read tape measure, scales, and rulers to the 1/32 of an inch.
• Preferred machining experience: Vertical & horizontal band saws, plate shear, press break, plate roll former, and various hand tools and grinders. Plasma/torch table, burn tables.
• Related experience a plus: Lean manufacturing, 5S & 6S, KAIZEN, etc.

WHAT WE OFFER: 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.