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Smiths Group

O&R Machinist

22 days ago by Smiths Group
  • Salary negotiable
  • Laconia, NH, US
  • Full-time
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Machinist role on the Overhaul & Repair team at STS Aerospace (part of Smiths Group) in Laconia, NH, setting up and operating CNC and other machines to fabricate metal and non-metal parts. You’ll work from blueprints/specs, control machining parameters, and inspect finished parts to ensure they meet tolerance. Standout perk: full benefits package including 401(k), PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Key skills
CNC machining (mills and lathes)Grinding machines operationReading blueprints, drawings, and specificationsMachine setup (fixtures, cutting tools, attachments)Machining parameter calculation (speed, feed, coolant flow)Editing/entering NC machine control commandsDimensional inspection and tolerance verificationTroubleshooting out-of-tolerance machiningCommunication with engineers and production teamsFAA safety-sensitive compliance (background/drug screening)
Salary not listed — comparable aerospace machinist roles in Laconia, NH typically pay about $25–$35/hour depending on CNC experience and shift.
You'll thrive here if you have 2–3 years of machining experience and enjoy precise CNC setup, inspection, and problem-solving in a safety-sensitive aerospace environment.
Why apply
  • 401(k) and full health benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
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 Machinist to join the Overhaul and Repair team. This position involves the set-up and operation of conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with reasonable accommodation when necessary.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as CNC mills, CNC lathes, and grinders

Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media

Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required

Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications

Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

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 predictably at work and on time

Other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: In order to be in compliance with FAA guidelines, employee must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

FAA Requirements:

This position is considered Safety Sensitive by the FAA an requires background check and drug screen along with quarterly random drug screens.

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)

Reference: 25765_535090534·Original posting
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