About Us
Frontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
Are you looking to be part of the Space Evolution? Where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!
Overview
This is a key role to be filled in the rotary joint value stream. The Machinist II will plan, set-up, operate and make tool adjustments to cut and shape all types of metals and synthetics using manual (e.g. lathes, millers and grinders), EZ Track computerized machine shop equipment. Will works from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks. May communicate with engineers to better understand the purpose of a part assembly. Will check and inspect machining operations against specified tolerances. May identify and repair minor machine malfunctions.
Responsibilities
Machining aluminum and brass parts
Qualifying and machining brazed assemblies and castings using Manual Milling Machines with Proto Trak and Mill Power controls
Should be able to machine assemblies and piece parts to .001 tolerance.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED from an Accredited School
1-2 years experience as a Machinist
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills and be comfort working with coworkers and staff engineers in an aerospace machine shop environment under minimum supervision
Proficient at designing and fabricating simple work holding fixtures for use on Lathes and Milling Machines
Proficient at methodizing complex detail parts
Proficient at setting up and operating all machine shop support equipment such as drill presses, surface grinders, honing machines, band saws and cut-off saws
1+ years’ experience in a defense contractor, aerospace, or military environment
Capable of adapting to changing priorities
Familiar with machinability of aluminum, stainless steels, titanium, glass reinforced epoxies
Familiar with measurement and inspection equipment and techniques
Familiar with cutting tools and techniques
Must supply own tools Calipers, mics and misc. hand tools
Employment Transparency
BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’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 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
ABOUT Frontgrade
Frontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At Frontgrade 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 Careers@Frontgrade.com.