Aerospace Tubing Bender Trainee

Smith's Group; Laconia (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking an Elbow Bend Trainee to fabricate, bend and assemble metal tubing for aircraft applications, with on-the-job training. The role supports bending operations, alignment, and quality verification in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires a 1-year certificate or 3–6 months related experience. You’ll operate bending equipment, perform measurements, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3–6 months related experience.
• Willingness to learn and operate bending machinery safely.
• Basic measurement and quality verification skills.

Responsibilities

• Locates and marks bending and cutting lines onto workpiece.
• Sets up and operates benders.
• Cuts, deburrs, and sizes bent tubes to verify conformity.
• Positions, aligns, and fits parts together.
• Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications.
• Fabricates and assembles tubing metal products.

Skills

Bending tubes

Fabrication

Measurement & inspection

Education

1-year certificate from college/tech school

Tools

Benders

Fixtures and jigs

Job description

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking an Elbow Bend Trainee to fabricate, bend and assemble metal tubing for aircraft applications, with on-the-job training. The role supports bending operations, alignment, and quality verification in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires a 1-year certificate or 3–6 months related experience. You’ll operate bending equipment, perform measurements, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.