Production Operator - 2nd Shift Clean Line

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits –’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive Benefits:
  Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

* Profit Sharing Plan  applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

• Prepare for Precision: The parts you clean and treat go into high-performance systems that must function flawlessly in extreme environments.
• Work with
  
  Purpose:
  
  Every part you handle could be used in military aircraft, land vehicles, or even spacecraft.
• Build Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Learn specialized chemical processing techniques, including chemical cleaning and iridite (chemical film) application.

• Operate and maintain a chemical clean line to remove contaminants from parts before and after the aluminum dip braze process.
• Perform chemical film (iridite) application to treated parts in accordance with military and aerospace standards.
• Follow detailed work instructions and safety protocols when handling chemicals and process tanks.
• Inspect parts for cleanliness, surface finish, and proper coating.
• Record process information and support quality and production teams.
• Wear proper PPE (gloves, apron, goggles, etc.) and strictly follow chemical handling procedures.
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and compliant with all environmental and safety regulations.

• Interest in hands-on manufacturing or chemical processing.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.
• Comfortable working around chemicals (with full training and safety equipment provided).
• Willingness to work second shift and be a full time part of a dependable team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• High School (High school diploma) or GED

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range:
  18.16 - 25.44 hourly plus a 10% shift differential
  . Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email

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