Assembly Trainee 1st 2nd Shift Available

Flex Tek; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group plc is seeking a skilled assembler to support production of rigid and flexible tube assemblies in our Laconia, NH facility. You will perform visual and dimensional checks, read blueprints, and prepare hoses and fittings for assembly using hand tools and equipment.

This role requires lifting up to 25 pounds, standing, and following safety procedures. A high school diploma or GED and 1–3 months related experience are acceptable; training and growth opportunities are available on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional checks on materials, assemblies, tubes, components and finished products.
• Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, salvages parts from assemblies and repairs rigid and/or flexible tube assemblies, fixtures, equipment, and products.
• Prepare hoses and fittings for assembly using hand tools and applying RTV.
• Set up and operate swager or crimper and other equipment.
• Read blueprints, process sheets, and procedures to manufacture rigid and flexible metal tubes.
• Measure dimensions and perform quality tests per procedures.
• Load, stack, and transport stock, tools, dies, and work in process.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety; follow procedures and standards.

Skills

Visual inspection

Dimensional checks

Blueprint reading

Quality testing

Hand tools use

Lifting 10–25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs visual and dimensional checks on materials, assemblies, tube details, components and finished products.
• Plans, lay out, fabricate, assembles, install, salvage parts from assemblies and repair rigid and/or flexible tube assemblies, fixtures, equipment, and products by performing the following duties.
• Perform various functions by hand and utilizes hand tools to prepare hose for assembly including removing rubber to buff back ends for fittings, connect fittings to hose, apply RTV, and other assembly preparations
• Sets up and operates abrasive, squaring, deburring, and sizing equipment such as swager or crimper.
• Lifts, positions, and removes work pieces from machines.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, method sheets, process sheets, policies and procedures to manufacture a variety of rigid and flexible metal tubes.
• Measures angular dimensions, radii, contours, clearances, thread lead, wall thickness, and other specifications. Performs a variety of quality tests per procedures.
• Holds tape and rods and marks reference points to assist in layout.
• Loads, stacks, and transports stock, tools, dies, and work in process.
• Attaches clamps to position work piece to be cut.
• Cleans and blows out dust, particles, and metal shavings from work piece prior to fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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