Aerospace Bend Technician Apprentice

Smiths Group; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking a Bend Trainee to join our team. The role focuses on fabrication, shaping, bending, and assembly of metal products for aircraft applications.

You will work closely with engineering to develop layouts, templates, and fixtures, and you will operate various fabrication machines to ensure parts meet specifications. The position requires basic math for ovality and arc lengths, and a certificate or short training in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Some college or vocational training in manufacturing or metal fabrication preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and use inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, shape, bend, and assemble metal products for aircraft applications.
• Set up and operate bending and fabrication machines such as benders, grinders, saws, cutters, presses, and collet swager.
• Locate and mark bending and cutting lines on workpieces.
• Cut, deburr, and size bent tubes to spec using fixtures or mylars.
• Position, align, and fit parts together ensuring conformance to specifications.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; work with engineers to develop layouts and templates.

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job description

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking a Bend Trainee to join our team. The role focuses on fabrication, shaping, bending, and assembly of metal products for aircraft applications.

You will work closely with engineering to develop layouts, templates, and fixtures, and you will operate various fabrication machines to ensure parts meet specifications. The position requires basic math for ovality and arc lengths, and a certificate or short training in manufacturing.