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Fabrication Mechanic - Polish Operator - 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 Fabrication Mechanic - Polish Operator - 2nd shift to join the team. This position is responsible for cleaning, deburring, polishing, grit blasting, and/or grinding manufactured parts. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

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

Job Description

  • Inspects parts for defects and material handling damage
  • Scrapes or rubs parts with file, wire brush, or buffing cloth
  • Mounts tools on revolving spindle for abrasive finishing and deburring.
  • Able to change out tooling such as rubberized abrasives and bench grinder abrasive wheels as needed
  • Holds part against deburring / grinding wheel to deburr tube surfaces or grind weld beads Deburrs or polishes parts
  • Operates Dremel with Scotchbrite or abrasive wheel to polish parts
  • Uses Flex-hone (Wire-brush) when indicated on operational instructions
  • Operates hand held Die-Grinder
  • Uses Compressed Air to ensure interior and exterior of parts are blown off after polishing
  • Operate Grit Blast Cabinet
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Employee must pass the respirator medical evaluation and respirator fit test prior to performing any duties and on an annual basis thereafter.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to wear a respirator on average 8 hours a day.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

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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