Convolutor Operator (Trainee)

STS Aerospace; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace is looking for an operator for their tube convolution testing machine in Laconia, New Hampshire. The role involves setting up and operating machines, performing quality inspections, and ensuring a safe work environment. The ideal candidate should have a one-year certificate or relevant experience in a technical field. Safety and precise execution of duties are critical for success in this position.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Select and install brass seals, nylon dies, forming dies/mandrels.
• Monitor hydraulic forming pressure while machine is running.
• Inspect and clean area to ensure it is kept safe and orderly.

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Three to six months related experience and/or training

Job description

Summary

Under the general direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor, this position is responsible for set up and operation of the tube convolution testing machine including external cylindrical and tapered surfaces of rotating metal workpieces such as tool, die, and machine parts by performing the following duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Select and install brass seals, nylon dies, forming dies/mandrels and compression dies/mandrels.
• Load tubing onto forming and compression mandrels.
• Select, operate and adjust computer controlled programs through a touch screen interface to remove die and crimp marks.
• Trim hose using a pipe cutter.
• Select sample tooling, section hose samples and inspect to PS 499 using a shadowgraph and wall thickness gauge.
• Monitor hydraulic forming pressure while machine is running.
• Measure hose using a micrometer and calipers; then adjust as required for dimensional compliance.
• Compress formed hose to appropriate PS 499 compression templates.
• Select pressure test tooling and test compressed hose.
• Track footage of used tubing and completed hose.
• Complete documentation as instructed.
• Store incoming tube.
• Tool care, monitor tooling condition and maintain appropriate level of spare tooling.
• Check valves, pumps, intensifier and other hydraulic components for leaks.
• Inspect and clean area to ensure it is kept safe and orderly.
• Use band saw to trim cut hose ends.
• Select appropriate size mandrel, mount in three jaw chuck and operate flatten out hose ends on a mandrel.
• Swage hose ends to required size specified in PS499 and use collar to test for fit.
• Square cut hose ends.
• Select and install proper compression tooling; then compress the convoluted hose to appropriate PS499 compression template using the manual compression unit.
• Select proper pressure test tooling and test finished hose sections in tank.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• 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.