Assembler IV

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Communications & Power Industries is seeking an Assembler IV to perform diverse electronic, mechanical, or composite assembly tasks in our Irving/Plano transition. You will use multiple tools and test equipment to ensure quality, while mentoring less experienced colleagues.

Ideal candidates have extensive assembly experience, strong manual dexterity, safety discipline, and the ability to train others and interpret schematics and blueprints.

Qualifications

• Ten years' related assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to train and lead others and have a high aptitude for quality and conformance to engineering standards.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Follow safety protocols and practices with diligence.

Responsibilities

• Performs diverse, intricate, high-level electronic, mechanical, or assembly work requiring experience and versatility.
• Uses all assembly tools with facility. May make own set-up.
• Comprehensive understanding of assembly sketches, blueprints, and schematics.
• Performs rework resulting from drawing change notices and initiates as necessary.
• Ensures quality and personal conformance to specifications using appropriate testing equipment.
• Trains assemblers with less experience. Exercises leadership skills within team functions.
• Assists engineering in supporting documentation and process improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Skills

Assembly expertise

Leadership

Training others

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Microscope use

Heavy lifting

US citizenship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree in technical field preferred

Tools

Soldering irons

Crimping equipment

Spot welding

Laser welding

Vacuum equipment

Measuring calipers

Voltmeter

Microscope

Job description

YOUR DAY TO DAY

As our Assembler IV, you'll perform a variety of electronic, mechanical, or composite assembly tasks in support of our SATCOM Antenna business. You've got demonstrated skills of a fully experienced and versatile assembler with the ability to produce a consistent high production level and high quality of product.

Machines & Equipment used

Soldering irons, soldering aids, cutters, skill saws, and applicable hand tools, vacuum equipment, RF induction heating equipment, cold test equipment, spot welding, laser welding and heliair welding equipment, brazing equipment, measuring calipers, voltmeters, electronic multi-meter, heat guns, glue guns, tie wrap guns, crimpers, crimping machines, etc. Composite assemblers will work with pneumatic and hand tools, gel coating and spray painting or spray gun, buffing and sanding equipment

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Performs diverse, intricate, high-level electronic, mechanical, or assembly work requiring experience and versatility.
• Uses all assembly tools with facility. May make own set-up.
• Comprehensive understanding of assembly sketches, blueprints, and schematics.
• Performs rework resulting from drawing change notices and initiates as necessary.
• Ensures quality and personal conformance to specifications using appropriate testing equipment.
• Employs an overall understanding of assembly techniques, utilizing skills normally in two or more production areas.
• Trains assemblers with less experience. Exercises leadership skills withing team functions.
• Assists engineering in supporting documentation and process improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE

• Experienced with related tools or machines, capable of intricate work.
• Ability to train and lead others and have a high aptitude for quality and conformance to engineering standards.
• Installing and configuring applications Installed or configured business-critical software or Managed software installation, updates and troubleshooting across Windows and macOS environments
• May require completion of the following courses: Overview of Applied Vacuum Technology, Fundamentals of Vacuum
• Basic HR practices and interviewing techniques, basic leadership
• Must have the ability to follow safety protocols and practices
• Ability to work on a team
• Good eye/hand coordination
• High School Diploma or GED required, AA degree in technical field preferred
• Ten (10) years' related assembly experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Above average manual dexterity.
• Able to use microscope for extended periods of time
• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

*Please note this position will begin to report to our Irving location but, will be transitioning to our Plano location*

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 and Affimintive 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.