Process Operations Technician III

About the job

The Process Operations Technician III combines fabrication skills and the use of composite materials to manufacture assemblies. Manufacture components and assemblies from raw materials by following written process and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Work from process routing cards and detailed procedures, or verbal instructions to manufacture a variety of products
• Use tooling/fixturing for alignment and processing during the manufacturing process
• Set up and operate various types of equipment while maintaining a safe environment, including but not limited to: ovens, coating and plating baths, alignment and measuring equipment, exhaust hoods and sanding tables and others as require
• Mix materials such as resins, catalysts and fillers according to process instructions
• Apply, cure and sand filler materials used to remove pin-holes and smooth imperfections in preparation for painting process
• Cut material to size, using shears, knives, cutters, scissors, router, or saw

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in area of responsibility.

About Us

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

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 440
• Job Category: Operations & Production
• Posting Date: 2026-10-20
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 11 Continental Drive, Exeter, NH, 03833, US
• Work Schedule: 9/80 Rotation A - 6a Start
• Minimum Salary: 27
• Maximum Salary: 33
• FG Job Referral Category: : Skillset Difficult to Find in the Market and/or Critical Need: 1,000 Kudos points