Fab Mechanic - Assembly Trainee (1st & 2nd Shift Opportunities)

Flex Tek; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking a Fabrication Mechanic – Assembler to join our team. This role involves fabricating metal tubing, both rigid and flexible, by cutting, grinding, forming, deburring, cleaning, swaging and polishing according to specifications for hydraulic fuel, pneumatic, waste and exhaust installations.

The position requires reading blueprints and process sheets, performing quality tests, and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training may be required or provided.

Responsibilities

• Performs visual and dimensional checks on materials, assemblies, tube details, components and finished products.
• Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, salvage parts from assemblies and repairs rigid or flexible tube assemblies.
• Uses hand tools to prep hose, attach fittings, apply RTV and other assembly prep tasks.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Quality checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Abrasive equipment

Swager

Crimper

Job description

Fab Mechanic - Assembly Trainee (1st & 2nd Shift Opportunities)

• Full-time
• Grade: 06
• Employee Group: Permanent
• Global Region: North America

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 a Fabrication Mechanic - Assembler to join the team. This position involves the fabrication of metal tubing both rigid and flexible, for a multitude of operations, by cutting, grinding, forming, de-burring, cleaning, swaging, and polishing according to specifications, for use in hydraulic fuel, pneumatic, waste and exhaust installations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with reasonable accommodation when necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

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

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.