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.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Surface Preparation: Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and applying appropriate primers or sealants to ensure proper adhesion of coatings.
• Apply industrial paints such epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic urethane, carc, or powder coat using various techniques such as spray, or electrostatic methods.
• Mix paints to achieve desired colors and consistencies, ensuring accurate color matching according to specifications.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure proper functionality and prevent contamination of coatings.
• Inspect painted surfaces for flaws, imperfections, or inconsistencies, and perform necessary touch-ups or rework as required.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of chemicals and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of paint and coating usage, surface preparation processes, and completed projects.
• Work closely with team members, supervisors, and project managers to ensure efficient workflow and project completion.
• Follow project specifications and timelines, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Adhere to environmental regulations related to paint and coating application, disposal of waste, and proper ventilation.
• Stay updated with industry trends, new techniques, and emerging technologies to enhance painting processes and deliver better results.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training in painting or related field is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience as an industrial painter in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of different painting techniques, coatings, and surface preparation methods.
• Familiarity with various paint sprayers, such as HVLP (high-volume, low-pressure), electrostatic, and pressure pot/cup gun.
• Ability to accurately mix and match paints to achieve desired colors and textures.
• Clear understanding of ratios down to ounces.
• Clear knowledge of dry booth painting.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of paint specifications for required finishes.
• Ability to understand drawings, work orders, and BOMs.
• Solid understanding of safety protocols, including proper handling of chemicals, ventilation, and PPE usage.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Physical stamina and ability to work in various conditions, including confined spaces, heights, and variable weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to meet project deadlines.
• Must pass a pulmonary function test and face fit test prior to employment.

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.