Swage & Crip Operators (Aerospace Manufacturing)

STS Aerospace; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace in New Hampshire is seeking a skilled Tube Fabricator to join our manufacturing team. You will cut, form, deburr and assemble rigid and flexible metal tubes according to specifications, reading blueprints and process sheets to ensure quality and fit.

Responsibilities include operating swager and crimper, performing precision measurements, and maintaining a clean, safe workstation. Must lift up to 25 lbs and meet attendance expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and process sheets.
• Willingness to perform repetitive tasks and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs visual and dimensional checks on materials and components.
• Fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs rigid and flexible tube assemblies.
• Prepares hoses, fits fittings, applies RTV for assemblies.
• Sets up and operates swager, crimper, deburring equipment.
• Reads blueprints and process sheets to manufacture tubes.
• Measures dimensions, radii, wall thickness, and conducts quality tests.
• Loads, transports stock and tools; maintains workspace.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Quality checks

Hand tools

Measuring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description/Summary

Under the general direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor, this position involves the fabrication of metal tubing both rigid and flexible, for a multitude of operations, by cutting, grinding, forming, deburring, 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.

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.
• 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

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.