Production Painter Associate

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:
* Sprays surfaces of machines, manufactured products, or working area with protective or decorative
material such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer
* Prepares surfaces appropriately prior to painting
* Conducts daily cleanup of equipment and work area to ensure proper work area painting environment

REQUIRMENTS:
* Assists in the procurement of necessary supplies and materials
* Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
* Delegates work to less experienced employees
* Interacts with employees and managers across the company
* General supervision and instructions given for routine work, and detailed instructions given for new
activities or special assignments.

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of (3) years of relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Clear knowledge and understanding of paint specifications for required finishes
* Clear knowledge of dry booth painting
* Clear knowledge of proper surface preparation prior to painting
* Clear knowledge of painting equipment used
* Clear interpersonal skills to cooperate and work effectively with others
* Ability to understand drawings, work orders and BOMs
* Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality of work produced
* Ability to work with multiple coating systems
* Leadership skills
* Ability to work independently
* Basic computer skills
* Ability to wear personal protective equipment (1/2 face respirator)

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.