Lead Machinist with Bridgeport Acu-Rite retro programing and operating experience.

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:

Performs complex set-ups and lead machining operations on standard machine tools using all accessory tools and equipment necessary to build intricate parts or mechanisms required for prototype products; under minimum supervision.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Creating machining methods, assigning work, leading and training machinists.
• Programing and operating 2 & 3 axis Bridgeport Acu-Rite Retrofit CNC mills.
• Act as backup for CNC programing and operations of Matsuura, Moori Seiki and Robodrill.
• Performing manual machining using Hardinge lathe, LeBlond lathe, Bridgeport, and Deckle mills.
• Designing and fabricate tooling for machining.
• Reads and interprets all drawing necessary to perform the assigned production operations.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

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

1. Conversational Programming experience.
2. Prior Bridgeport Acu-Rite retro programing and operating experience or willing to learn.
3. Must have five or more years of CNC programing and manual machining experience.
4. Must be willing to train others.
5. Must read mechanical drawings and have extensive knowledge of geometric tolerance (advanced geometry and trigonometry calculations required).
6. Must be capable of performing Machinist Journey Levels tasks effectively.
7. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
8. This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The 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).

WHAT WE OFFER:

Salary Range: $32 - $48

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.