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2nd Shift - Mold Prep & Trim (SS) - Train on 2nd Shift

Smiths Group
Laconia, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Company 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 2nd Shift Fabrication Mechanic - Mold Prep & Trim associate to join the team.  This position is responsible for the set up and operation of abrasive, squaring, deburring, and sizing equipment to prepare assemblies and details to acceptable cosmetic and dimensional requirements.  Use hand tools to grind, cut, or sand walls to acceptable limits and specifications. 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.  

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday 3:15 PM - 1:45 AM / $1.00 Shift Differential

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs visual and dimensional checks on materials, assemblies, tube details, components and finished products to validate conformance to blueprints and instructions by customer and to company operating procedures.
  • Conducts detailed material preparation by operating Dremel tools and buffing wheels and applying sandpaper scuffing techniques to optimize surfaces for finishing processes.
  • Uses hand tools to grind, cut, or sand walls to acceptable limits and specifications.
  • Uses chemicals, such as, but not limited to; chemlock, acetone, and alcohol for the preparation of parts for the next process.
  • Prepares parts for curing in ovens in preparation for molding operations.
  • 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 dependably 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)
  • 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.

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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