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STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Quality Inspector to join the team. This position performs visual and dimensional checks on materials, assemblies, tube details, components and finished goods to validate conformance to blueprints and instructions by customers, and to company operating procedures by performing the following duties.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Candidates are required to possess a basic understanding of manufacturing and quality processes (Internal Procedures, ISO 9001, etc.).  Must be able to use various precision equipment including (but not limited to) Micrometers, Calipers, Fixtures, Thread Gages etc.
• Basic blueprint reading & GD&T
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Basic understating of manufacturing processes (machined components, hose, tube, bending, welding etc.)
• Visual Inspection
• Ability to use basic hand measuring tools
• Product dimensional inspection
• Ability to read and interpret specifications/technical data
• Elementary level shop math
• Reviews Certifications
• Maintains inspection reports/logs as required
• Results and action oriented. 
• Meets productivity standards (as defined by management),
• completes work in a timely manner
• Maintains and promotes a clean, FOD free, and organized work area
• Safety-minded and adheres to all company policies and practices safe work habits
• Has a can-do attitude.  Approaches others in a tactful and respectful manner. 
• 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

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma/Equivalent with at least one year of previous manufacturing/technical experience.

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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