Convolutor Operator Trainee

Smiths Group•Concord, NH

33d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Convolutor Operator 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Select and install brass seals, nylon dies, forming dies/mandrels and compression dies/mandrels.
Load tubing onto forming and compression mandrels.
Select, operate and adjust computer controlled programs through a touch screen interface to remove die and crimp marks.
Trim hose using a pipe cutter.
Select sample tooling, section hose samples and inspect to PS 499 using a shadowgraph and wall thickness gauge.
Monitor hydraulic forming pressure while machine is running.
Measure hose using a micrometer and calipers; then adjust as required for dimensional compliance.
Compress formed hose to appropriate PS 499 compression templates.
Select pressure test tooling and test compressed hose.
Track footage of used tubing and completed hose.
Complete documentation as instructed.
Store incoming tube.
Tool care, monitor tooling condition and maintain appropriate level of spare tooling.
Check valves, pumps, intensifer and other hydraulic components for leaks.
Inspect and clean area to ensure it is kept safe and orderly.
Use band saw to trim cut hose ends.
Select appropriate size mandrel, mount in three jaw chuck and operate flatten out hose ends on a mandrel.
Swage hose ends to required size specified in PS499 and use collar to test for fit.
Square cut hose ends.
Select and install proper compression tooling; then compress the convoluted hose to appropriate PS499 compression template using the manual compression unit.
Select proper pressure test tooling and test finished hose sections in tank.