Machinist III/Repair Technician

About the Role

This position completes rework and upgrades using machine tools and equipment, including measuring workpieces, installing machine parts, and performing quality inspections. The Repair Technician evaluates returned parts and documents their condition using photography, pressure testing, print reading, and basic Word and Excel skills. Reworks parts using techniques such as chemical paint stripping, sandblasting, lapping, filing, and buffing cosmetic damage. Reassembles parts using reworked and new components, following work instructions and ensuring work meets quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Estimate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Repair or upgrade precision parts using both manual and automated equipment and accurate measurements
• Set up and operate various types of equipment while maintaining a safe environment, including but not limited to: ovens, hoists, sandblasters, parts washers, alignment and measuring equipment, exhaust hoods, and sanding tables
• Program more complex parts to be machined
• Measure and outline parts to be machined using various devices and tools to obtain accurate dimensions
• Assist with design of basic manufacturing fixtures
• Evaluate and document condition of incoming returns and parts & rework required for repair
• Complete rework operations to bring parts to like-new condition
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in area of responsibility

About Frontgrade

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. Our strength lies not just in what we build but in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments.

Benefits

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

This position may require access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of employment, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.