Process Operator III - Painter

\*3,000 Sign On Bonus\* Painter The Process Operator III troubleshoots process problems during production. They also maintain production equipment and review data to ensure product quality. We are seeking a Painter to apply high-quality finishes in accordance with MIL-SPEC paint standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with polyurethane paints and epoxy coatings in a manufacturing or industrial production environment. This role is essential in ensuring our components meet strict industry, customer, and government requirements. ### 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 - Apply paint finishes to components using spray equipment, following MIL-SPEC and internal quality standards. - Mix, prepare, and apply polyurethane paints, epoxy coatings, and primers. - Inspect surfaces and finished parts for defects, ensuring adherence to specifications. - Read and interpret work orders, technical drawings, and process sheets. - Maintain paint equipment, spray booths, and mixing areas to ensure safety and operational efficiency. - Record materials used, and processes completed in accordance with documentation requirements. - Follow all safety, environmental, and quality control procedures. ### Qualifications - Minimum of three (3) years of experience in area of responsibility. ### About the Company **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. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is 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. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade. **Why Work for Us** We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission. **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, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law. **Other benefits include:** - **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**