Assembler

Communications & Power Industries (CPI); Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CPI Radant Technologies Division Inc. in Hudson, MA, is seeking an Assembler II to work on radomes and advanced structural composites for aerospace and defense.

You will fabricate parts per written instructions and sketches, performing lay‑up of composite fabrics and assembling radomes and reflectors for high‑performance airborne and naval platforms. The role requires reading and understanding English, following manufacturing plans, and handling parts up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Good written documentation and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions and associated manufacturing plans or sketches.
• Must be able to read from written instructions and follow verbal directions.
• Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 30 pounds.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• May work at elevated heights on scaffolding platforms and small spaces.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Salary range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating parts, products, and assemblies from written instructions and associated sketches.
• Manually perform lay‑up assemblies of composite parts using various resin‑reinforced fabrics & hand tools such as cutting tools, heat guns, templates, etc.
• Trim / Drill and assemble Radomes
• Tape / Sand / Wash Radomes for coatings
• Work to schedules and action lists to complete tasks and goals

Skills

Reading & writing English

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Instruction following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Job description

Description

CPI Radant Technologies Division Inc., a division of CPI (Communications & Power Industries LLC) perform work on radomes and advanced structural composites for the Aerospace and Defense industries. We specialize in the design, manufacture, and testing of radomes/reflectors for use in high performance airborne, ground-based shipboard, and submarine installations. We currently have a need for an Assembler II in our Hudson, Massachusetts facility.

Who We Are:

CPI Radant is the radome-and-composite‑structures division of Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI). They are formally known as CPI Radant Technologies Division, and they serve the aerospace, defense, naval, and commercial industries by designing, manufacturing, testing and supporting advanced composite radomes, reflectors and structural composite products.

What We Do:

Radomes are special “domes” made of composite materials that protect antennas and radar systems from the environment while allowing electromagnetic signals to pass. CPI Radant produces these for critical applications, meaning:

• They enable secure communications and radar/electronic-warfare capabilities for military and commercial aerospace platforms.
• Their manufacturing includes large apertures and high‑frequency performance.
• Their advances in composite manufacturing and large structures feed into modern aircraft, satellites, naval vessels, etc.

Job Summary

Perform work on radomes and advanced structural composites for the Aerospace and Defense industries at our Hudson Massachusetts facility. We specialize in the design, manufacture, and testing of radomes/reflectors for use in high performance airborne, ground-based shipboard, and submarine installations.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating parts, products, and assemblies from written instructions and associated sketches
• Manually perform lay‑up assemblies of composite parts using various resin‑reinforced fabrics &hand tools such as cutting tools, heat guns, templates, etc.
• Trim / Drill and assemble Radomes
• Tape / Sand / Wash Radomes for coatings
• Work to schedules and action lists to complete tasks and goals

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English
• Good written documentation and oral communication skills
• Ability to follow written instructions and associated manufacturing plans or sketches
• Must be able to read from written instructions and follow verbal directions
• Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 30 pounds
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• May work at elevated heights on scaffolding platforms and small spaces
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Salary range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience

This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). aThe 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).n

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, 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.

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 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.