Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator

Senior Manufacturing / Production Operator
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Pay Range: $23.21 – $26.78/hr
Work Schedule: 100% On-Site

About the Role

The Senior Manufacturing / Production Operator performs production assembly and fabrication tasks on electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies in production and pre-production environments. This role supports the build, integration, testing, and refurbishment of hardware systems used in advanced defense technologies.

Responsibilities to Anticipate

• Perform production assembly on electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies

• Read and interpret basic schematics, drawings, and work instructions

• Perform wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing

• Integrate subassemblies into final hardware and small system assemblies

• Perform basic electrical testing and verification

• Conduct rework, repair, and refurbishment of hardware and systems

• Follow Bills of Material (BOM), work orders, and process documentation

• Use measuring equipment and inspection criteria to verify quality

• Support production teams with build, test, and integration activities

Qualifications Sought

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant manufacturing, production, or assembly experience

• Knowledge of polarity, inspection criteria, BOMs, and work order tracking systems

• Experience using measuring equipment and performing basic math calculations

• Strong communication skills and ability to follow detailed instructions

What Sets You Apart

• Experience supporting electronic or cable/harness assembly environments

• Ability to perform both repetitive and complex assembly tasks

• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset

• Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced production environments

• Team-oriented with commitment to continuous learning

Clearance Requirement

Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance required at time of hire
Candidates must be eligible for access to classified information and must be U.S. Citizens.

Work Environment

• 100% On-Site in Canonsburg, PA

• Production, lab, and hardware build environments

Why Join CPI

• Access to stable, long-term defense programs supporting national security missions

• Competitive compensation aligned to program bill rates

• Dedicated CPI recruiter and program support throughout assignment

• Opportunity to work on advanced, mission-critical defense technologies

• Strong pipeline of future cleared technical and manufacturing opportunities