Job Description

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 Manual Weld Trainee to join the team. This position is responsiblefor the joining ofmetal components together using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as machined parts, fabrications, and tubular assemblies. 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to read, comprehend, and execute simple to complex, written welding instructions
• Position, clamp and/or tack weld together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
• Welds and fabricates flexible and rigid tube assemblies composed of a variety of materials using manual and automatic GTAW (Tig) welding processes.
• Inspect welds for conformance to visual and dimensional requirements using magnification and bore-scoping tools.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use fingers to position, 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.
• Vision requirements include 20/25 Near Vision and 20/30 Distance Vision natural or corrected. Red/Green and Blue/Yellow color perception also required.
• 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 five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Welding certifications based upon business requirements.

Additional Information

Benefits

• 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. 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.

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