2nd Shift Welder IV $5,000 Sign On - 15% Shift Differential

Frontgrade Technologies; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA)

401K Match with 100% immediate vesting

9X80 compressed work schedule

Career Opportunity and Growth

Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Rep

Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies is seeking a 2nd shift Welder IV to fabricate and repair metal parts using welding techniques and machines, following specifications and ensuring proper care of equipment.

The role requires reading blueprints and setting up welding machines per job specifications, including aluminum welding for aerospace/defense applications. You will join a mission-focused team on a schedule that supports complex, high-reliability manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in area of responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or aerospace and defense with the ability to set up welding machine for aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Perform layout, cutting and welding work as required
• Complete welding of components according to procedures
• Arrange parts for welding and staging processes
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Set up welding machines based on specifications of the job
• Use specialized gas metal arc welding techniques and equipment to join pieces of metal together
• Work from specifications, drawings, prints, and welding symbols

Skills

Welding experience

Aluminum welding

Blueprint reading

Tools

Welding machines

Job description

Job Description

The 2nd shift Welder IV uses welding techniques and machines to fabricate or repair metal parts. This involves working from specifications and ensuring proper care of welding equipment.

The 2nd shift Welder IV uses welding techniques and machines to fabricate or repair metal parts. This involves working from specifications and ensuring proper care of welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Perform layout, cutting and welding work as required
• Complete welding of components according to procedures
• Arrange parts for welding and staging processes
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Set up welding machines based on specifications of the job
• Use specialized gas metal arc welding techniques and equipment to join pieces of metal together
• Work from specifications, drawings, prints, and welding symbols

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in area of responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or aerospace and defense with the ability to set up welding machine for aluminum

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.

About 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