Temporary CCA Semi-Conductor Assembler

Frontgrade Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Medical

Dental & Vision

401K Match

9x80 Schedule

Career Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies in Colorado Springs is seeking a Semiconductor Assembler to build assemblies per work instructions and drawings. You will set up equipment, maintain inventory, perform quality checks, and ensure safety and documentation standards are met.

Responsibilities include testing finished products for defects and guiding junior staff. Experience with NASA/IPC/J-Std standards is preferred, and a strong focus on quality is essential for this mission-critical role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing.
• Hand soldering and mechanical assembly experience required.
• Experience with IPC/J-Std/NASA standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build assemblies using work instructions, orders and drawings.
• Perform quality checks to ensure product meets standards.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area and equipment.
• Adhere to quality and safety guidelines.
• Document product and process quality levels as required.
• Set up equipment for production orders and perform minor maintenance.
• Test finished products for defects.
• Guide lower-level associates on tasks and skills.

Skills

Hand soldering

Mechanical assembly

Quality checks

Reading drawings/work orders

Follow IPC/J-Std NASA guidelines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Semi-Conductor Assembler builds assemblies according to work instructions. They also setup equipment, maintain inventory of hardware, and perform quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Build assemblies using work instructions, work orders, and drawings as a guide
• Perform quality work checks to ensure product meets quality standard
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Adhere to all quality and safety guidelines
• Maintain accountability for product and process quality levels and required documentation
• Setup equipment in preparation for production orders and perform minor preventive maintenance on equipment
• Test Finished products for defects
• Provides general guidance on task completion, new skill acquisition and technical guidance to lower level associates

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing
• Training to industry standards (IPC, J-Std, NASA, etc) preferred
• Previous/Active certifications and experience with NASA 8739 and/or J-STD-001 Space Addendum preferred
• Hand soldering and mechanical assembly experience required
• Competent in hand-soldering techniques to be sufficient for rework and repair
• This position may require visual acuity testing, to include but not limited to near vision and normal color vision testing on an ongoing basis

ABOUT US

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