BONDER

The NORDAM Group•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Applies basic and some advanced technical skills and knowledge to fabricate, rework, and repair metallic or nonmetallic bonded parts for operational aircraft applications. Performs the detailed work operations required in this area of specialization. The Bonder works with metallic and nonmetallic materials to fabricate aircraft parts and bonded assemblies, using materials such as graphite, fiberglass, plastic, boron, flock, mat, epoxy resins, and rubber. The role includes preparing composite and metal parts and subassemblies for fitting and bonding or curing in presses, ovens, and autoclaves, including vacuum bagging for autoclave cures up to 100 psi. The position works with regular supervision, follows standard written or oral instructions and procedures, and may require additional assistance for more complex tasks. Management determines priorities. Other duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Requirements

Two to four years of experience in metallic and non-metallic bonding.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions and properly document work performed.
Ability to use close-tolerance measuring tools, such as scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges.
Able to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week if required.
Able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
At NORDAM Repair Division, able to ascend and descend stairs.

Responsibilities

Bond metallic or nonmetallic materials to fabricate parts for aircraft applications.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, sketches, job orders, planning documents, and engineering drawings.
Determine equipment requirements and the methods and sequences of operations for fabricating parts.
Plan, lay out, fabricate, and build adhesive-bonded assemblies of metallic and nonmetallic composite materials.
Fabricate composite and metal parts into subassemblies for prefitting in preparation for bonding or curing in presses, ovens, and autoclaves.
Lay out, prefit, assemble, and perform lay-up on metal-to-metal and composite bonded assemblies.
Fit core in panels where close tolerances are required for installing details and completing assemblies.
Perform vacuum bagging for autoclave cures up to 100 psi.
Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace product or part patterns, or use templates.
Select tooling and materials compatible with the processing techniques identified in work instructions.
Read and interpret work instructions and properly document work performed on process planning, adhesive log sheets, Material Review Board documents, Engineering Work Orders, Change Notices, Engineering Process Specifications, technical manuals, and similar documents.
Use close-tolerance measuring tools, including scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges.
Perform other duties as required, potentially including assignments in other job classifications or departments.