BONDER

The NORDAM Group•Tulsa, OK

11d

About The Position

The Bonder fabricates, reworks, and repairs metallic or nonmetallic bonded parts for operational aircraft applications. The role applies basic and some advanced technical skills and performs detailed work operations in this area of specialization. The Bonder works with materials and processes that vary but are generally not complex in scope. The position involves interpreting technical documents, selecting suitable equipment, tooling, and materials, and fabricating composite and metal parts and bonded assemblies. Assemblies may be prepared for bonding or curing in presses, ovens, and autoclaves, including vacuum-bagging for autoclave cures up to 100 psi. The role works with regular supervision, follows standard written or oral instructions and procedures, and may need additional assistance with more complex tasks. Management determines priorities. Other duties may be assigned, including work in classifications or departments outside the primary assignment.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in metallic and non-metallic bonding.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions and technical documentation.
Ability to 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 documentation.
Ability to use close-tolerance measuring tools such as scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges.
No formal education required; a combination of experience and training may be substituted for an education requirement.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week if required.
For employees working at the NORDAM Repair Division, ability 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 operation for fabricating parts from materials such as graphite, fiberglass, plastic, boron, flock, mat, epoxy resins, and rubber.
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 cores in panels where close tolerances are required for installation of details and completion of assemblies.
Perform vacuum bagging for autoclave cures up to 100 psi.
Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials to develop and trace patterns, or use templates.
Select tooling and materials compatible with processing techniques specified in work instructions.
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 documentation.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include work in other job classifications or departments.