Convolutor Trainee: Tube Forming Operator Opportunity

Smiths Group; Laconia (NH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking a Convolutor Trainee to join the team. This position is responsible for setting up and operating 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 essential duties described.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:45AM - 3:15PM.

Qualifications

• Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations: 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.

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.
• 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.

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 Convolutor Trainee to join the team. This position is responsible for setting up and operating 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 essential duties described.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:45AM - 3:15PM.