Process Operator III - Benching $5,000 Sign On

Job Description

• Use height gauges, calipers, hammers, and precision fixtures to adjust aluminum and copper parts to blueprint‑defined tolerances.
• Interpret engineering drawings and quality specifications to determine dimensional requirements.
• Perform controlled mechanical adjustments to achieve precise fit, alignment, and form.
• Inspect parts to verify compliance with dimensional, visual, and quality standards.
• Handle and secure parts using approved tools and methods to prevent damage.
• Maintain an organized workstation and ensure tools and gauges are properly maintained.
• Accurately document measurements, adjustments, and inspection results per quality procedures.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Communicate with quality, engineering, and production teams to support workflow and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production fixtures and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of production equipment or work area.
• Document all production and production losses.
• Maintain communication as related to process and equipment.
• Review data to ensure product quality during production.
• Report and document process issues and equipment malfunctions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in area of responsibility.
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as height gauges, calipers, and mechanical fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, and GD&T requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience manipulating metal parts to tight tolerances.
• Experience working with aluminum and copper materials preferred.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and repeatability.
• Ability to perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify conformance to specifications.
• Comfortable documenting measurements and work performed per quality procedures.
• Understanding of shop safety practices and proper tool handling.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production, quality, and engineering teams.

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 in the people who make it possible—engineers, product managers, sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals—all contributing directly to missions that protect, explore, and connect our world.

Benefits

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401K match with 100% immediate vesting.
• 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.

Schedule

9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles.

Additional Information

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