Fabrication Mechanic - Assembly (Trainee) - 1st & 2nd Shift Available
- Pay
- Hourly
- Location
- Laconia, NH
- Listed
- 3 days ago
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
Qualifications & Requirements
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.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Paid time off
- Tuition Reimbursement
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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About the Company
STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Fabrication Mechanic - Assembler (Trainee) 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.
Training available on 1st or 2nd shift
2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3:15 PM - 1:45 AM with $1.00 shift differential / 2nd Shift must be able to train on 1st Shift.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with reasonable accommodation when necessary.
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.
From Smiths Group's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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