Posted 23 days ago
Pressure Test Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift Available
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Pressure Test Operator at STS Aerospace performs visual and dimensional inspections and pressure tests on manufactured components and assemblies to verify conformance to blueprints and customer specifications.
About this role
Pressure Test Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift Available
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 Pressure Test Operator to join the team. This position is responsible for testing manufactured pieces based on specific PSI and time limits as outlined by our customers to ensure quality standards. 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 w/ $1.00 shift differential / Must be able to train on 1st shift
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs visual and dimensional checks on materials, assemblies, tube details, components and finished products.
- Inspect and test components, parts, tube details, and assemblies to validate conformance to blue prints and instructions by customer and to company operating
- Determines appropriate fittings (feeds and caps) to perform the test
- Lifts, positions, connects, disconnects, and removes work pieces from pressure test tank
- Performs testing based on specific PSI and time limits as outlined by our customers to ensure quality standards
- Utilize tank interlocks and all safety mechanisms
- Observe test, inspect for bubble formation, seepage, or water droplets
- 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.
- Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
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.
At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
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