RF & Electronics Component Painter / Finishing Technician (Frederick, MD)

Planar Monolithics Industries, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Opportunities for career growth and development

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A U.S. defense manufacturer in Maryland is seeking a detail-oriented individual to apply coatings and finishes to RF and electronic components following MIL-STD processes. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and a motivation to learn. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. This role offers an opportunity to work in a quality-driven environment with benefits such as health insurance and 401K options.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to process discipline and quality standards.
• Manual dexterity and comfort with fine, precise work.
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately.
• High level of motivation and willingness to learn specialized processes.
• Dependable, patient, and quality-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Apply coatings and finishes to RF and electronic components following MIL-STD procedures.
• Prepare parts for painting (cleaning, masking, inspection, handling).
• Follow documented processes with strict attention to detail and repeatability.
• Perform visual inspections to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and process discipline at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process discipline

Manual dexterity

Following procedures

Willingness to learn

Job description

• Job Type : Full Time
• Location : Frederick,Maryland,United States

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly disciplined individual to paint and finish RF and electronic components in accordance with MIL-STD processes. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on skills, a desire to learn, and a commitment to precision. Prior MIL-STD experience is a plus but not required—we are willing to train the right person.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply coatings and finishes to RF and electronic components following MIL-STD procedures
• Prepare parts for painting (cleaning, masking, inspection, handling)
• Follow documented processes with strict attention to detail and repeatability
• Perform visual inspections to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment
• Adhere to safety, quality, and process discipline at all times

Required Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong commitment to process discipline and quality standards
• Manual dexterity and comfort with fine, precise work
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately
• High level of motivation and willingness to learn specialized processes
• Dependable, patient, and quality-driven mindset

Preferred (but Not Required)

• Experience painting, coating, or finishing precision components
• Background in electronics, RF, aerospace, defense, or manufacturing
• Familiarity with MIL-STD or other regulated manufacturing environments

Training

• Full training provided on MIL-STD painting and finishing processes for the right candidate

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on high-reliability RF and electronics hardware
• Learn specialized, in-demand skills
• Be part of a quality-driven, disciplined technical environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS

As a U.S. defense manufacturer, [Company Name] is required to safeguard U.S. defense-related and other export-controlled articles, technologies, and services from unauthorized access, export, or re-export.

The transfer of U.S. export-controlled articles, technologies, or services (including manufacturing processes) to individuals or entities that do not qualify as “U.S. persons,” as defined by 22 CFR 120.62, is prohibited without prior authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agencies, such as the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

Under 22 CFR 120.62, a “U.S. person” is defined as a lawful permanent resident as per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also includes any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or other entity that is incorporated to do business in the United States, as well as governmental entities at the federal, state, or local levels. It does not include foreign persons as defined in § 120.63.

To ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations, candidates for this position are required to undergo an Export Compliance Assessment. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide documentation verifying their status as “U.S. persons” or “foreign persons,” in accordance with U.S. regulation, to determine whether prior authorization is required to perform specific job duties related to this position.