Elbow Bend - 1st & 2nd Shift Opportunities

Smiths Group; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking an Elbow Bend Trainee to learn fabrication, shaping and assembly of aircraft tubing. This entry role offers hands-on training and exposure to bending, assembly and inspection processes.

The position requires good hand-eye coordination, steady posture for standing work, and a willingness to work first or second shift with a $1.00 shift differential. Safety and accuracy are emphasized on every task.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or related experience.
• Adequate manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and quality in aircraft tubing work.

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.

Skills

Bending tubes

Fabrication

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Education

One year certificate or equivalent

Tools

Tubing benders

Job description

Ready to make your next move? A career at STS Aerospace allows you to take ownership of challenges, think creatively and be a part of our exciting growth journey.

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for an Elbow Bend Trainee to join the team. This position is responsible for the fabrication, shaping, bending, and assembly of metal products for aircraft applications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with reasonable accommodation when necessary.

1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:45am - 3:15pm

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3:15pm - 1:45am, $1.00 Shift Differential

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

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.

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.