Mechanical Assembler I

Communications & Power Industries•Plano, TX

11d

About The Position

Performs routine electronic, mechanical, or composite production assembly tasks under a moderate amount of supervision, following specific verbal and written instructions. Duties may include welding, wiring, brazing, soldering, gel coating, painting, sanding, cutting, adjustments, and alignments. Reads and interprets routine assembly schematics and blueprints, and checks completed work for conformance to workmanship standards. May use standard assembly tools and task-specific tools or fixtures, perform rework resulting from drawing change notices, and work in a clean room environment. Composite assembly duties may include kitting foam, cutting layup panel material, operating an oven, drilling and grinding, preparing panel surfaces and MSF-Beams, installing hardware, sandblasting, layup, trimming, crimping, testing, and packing. The role requires the ability to read mechanical prints at an advanced level, independently perform 60% of assembly tasks, and use specified hand tools and equipment to measure mechanical assemblies. Assemblers must use computer tools to look up drawings, RN, and databases, and have basic Excel spreadsheet skills. Certain process certifications may be required. Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems, headquartered in Plano, Texas, with manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Its products serve communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least three years of experience performing assembly.
Ability to read and understand mechanical prints at an advanced level.
Ability to conduct 60% of assembly tasks independently.
Ability to use specific hand tools and equipment to measure mechanical assemblies independently.
Proficiency with assembler computer tools for looking up drawings, RN, and databases; basic Excel spreadsheet skills.
Intermediate problem-solving skills, including finding solutions and removing roadblocks to complete tasks.
Ability to follow safety practices.
Visual attention to detail and good eye-hand coordination.
Ability to work on a team.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Able to use a microscope for extended periods for electronic or mechanical assembly.
Able to sit or stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Technical certificate in a related field preferred.
Certifications that may be required include vacuum leak checking, GTAW/TIG, RF braze, cold match/cold test, laser welding, torch brazing, resistance spot welding, cascade furnace control, and Grid Blast.

Responsibilities

Perform routine electronic, mechanical, or composite production assembly operations under moderate supervision, following verbal and written instructions.
Carry out assembly processes such as welding, wiring, brazing, soldering, gel coating, painting, sanding, and cutting.
Make routine mechanical, electronic, or composite adjustments and alignments.
Read and interpret routine assembly schematics and blueprints.
Use standard assembly tools and any required task-specific tools or fixtures.
Perform composite assembly tasks as needed, including material preparation, layup, drilling, grinding, trimming, crimping, testing, and packing.
Perform rework resulting from drawing change notices.
Check own work for conformance to workmanship standards.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned.