Industrial Painter - 2nd Shift

Frontgrade Technologies • Exeter, NH

37d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

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 This Role Matters Mission-Critical Work: You'll be fine-tuning components used in cutting-edge military and aerospace systems. Learn High-Value Skills: Develop hands-on experience in mechanical alignment, dimensional inspection, and part finishing — all while being mentored by seasoned technicians. Be Part of the Bigger Picture: Your work directly supports land vehicles, aircraft, and space systems that defend and explore our world. We are seeking an experienced Second-Shift Painter to apply high-quality finishes in accordance with MIL-SPEC paint standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with polyurethane paints and epoxy coatings in a manufacturing or industrial production environment. This role is essential in ensuring our components meet strict industry, customer, and government requirements.

Requirements

• High School (High school diploma) or GED
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, or aerospace painting.
• Hands-on experience with MIL-SPEC paint systems.
• Proficiency with polyurethane paints, epoxy coatings, and related application methods.
• Ability to operate spray guns, mixing systems, and other painting tools.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation and finishing techniques.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals, solvents, and PPE.
• High attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint finishes to components using spray equipment, following MIL-SPEC and internal quality standards.
• Mix, prepare, and apply polyurethane paints, epoxy coatings, and primers.
• Inspect surfaces and finished parts for defects, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Read and interpret work orders, technical drawings, and process sheets.
• Maintain paint equipment, spray booths, and mixing areas to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
• Record materials used, and processes completed in accordance with documentation requirements.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality control procedures.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees