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A career at STS Aerospace allows you to take ownership of challenges, think creatively and be a part of our exciting growth journey.\nSTS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Convolutor Trainee to join the team. This position is responsible for Set up and operation of 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 following duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.\n1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:45AM - 3:15PM\n2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3:15PM - 1:45AM with $1.00 Shift Differential\n Essential Duties and Responsibilities\nSelect and install brass seals, nylon dies, forming dies/mandrels and compression dies/mandrels.\nLoad tubing onto forming and compression mandrels.\nSelect, operate and adjust computer controlled programs through a touch screen interface to remove die and crimp marks.\nTrim hose using a pipe cutter.\nSelect sample tooling, section hose samples and inspect to PS 499 using a shadowgraph and wall thickness gauge.\nMonitor hydraulic forming pressure while machine is running.\nMeasure hose using a micrometer and calipers; then adjust as required for dimensional compliance.\nCompress formed hose to appropriate PS 499 compression templates.\nSelect pressure test tooling and test compressed hose.\nTrack footage of used tubing and completed hose.\nComplete documentation as instructed.\nStore incoming tube.\nTool care, monitor tooling condition and maintain appropriate level of spare tooling.\nCheck valves, pumps, intensifer and other hydraulic components for leaks.\nInspect and clean area to ensure it is kept safe and orderly.\nUse band saw to trim cut hose ends.\nSelect appropriate size mandrel, mount in three jaw chuck and operate flatten out hose ends on a mandrel.\nSwage hose ends to required size specified in PS499 and use collar to test for fit.\nSquare cut hose ends.\nSelect and install proper compression tooling; then compress the convoluted hose to appropriate PS499 compression template using the manual compression unit.\nSelect proper pressure test tooling and test finished hose sections in tank.\nWhile 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.\nThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.\nConsistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time\nOther duties may be assigned as needed. \n 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.\n 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.\nAt no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. 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