Assembler/Solderer I

Frontgrade; York (York County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been solving complex technology challenges for over six decades. As an Assembler I, you will play a crucial role in setting up, calibrating, and troubleshooting various electronic components and mechanical assemblies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-reliability solutions for defense, space, and healthcare applications. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, you'll be part of a talented team dedicated to ensuring mission success. Enjoy competitive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical (FSA + HSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO

Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• Ability to operate soldering equipment and perform tasks within IPC class 3 standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform all soldering tasks and maintain soldering equipment.
• Assist in developing work instructions and team goals.

Skills

Soldering

Communication Skills

Document Interpretation

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Prevention

Continuous Improvement (CI) Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Soldering Equipment

Job description

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

Why Work For Us

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 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

*Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

Overview

The Assembler I performs the set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. In addition, they determine & may develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all soldering tasks within IPC class 3 standards.
• Performs incorporation of Drawing Deviations (DDN), Engineering Change (ECN), and visual aids.
• Maintains and operates soldering equipment.
• Assists in the development of Travelers and Work Instructions.
• Assists in the development of team goals and objectives.
• Identifies methods to utilize Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and techniques (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to reduce cycle time, defects, and costs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Conducts internal Manufacturing Process Audits on site and off site as necessary.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• No experience is required in area of responsibility.
• Convey excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to operate soldering equipment.
• Ability to interpret documents, work instructions, engineering change notices, drawing deviations, and schematics.
• Familiar with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention.
• Familiarity with electronic components, assemblies and manufacturing techniques is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 hourly. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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 [e-mail].

If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).