Position Details Req ID req1301 Job Title BONDER Division Nacelle and Thrust Reversers Shift Second Shift Job Summary Job Summary
Applies basic and some advanced technical skills and knowledge to fabricate, rework and repair metallic or nonmetallic bonded parts for operational aircraft applications. Performs any of the detailed work operations required to be completed in this area of specialization.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment. Minimum Qualifications Education Requirements
Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
Demand - Frequency
Work Environment Supervision Supervision
Applies basic and some advanced technical skills and knowledge to fabricate, rework and repair metallic or nonmetallic bonded parts for operational aircraft applications. Performs any of the detailed work operations required to be completed in this area of specialization.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
- Performs bonding of metallic or nonmetallic materials to fabricate parts for aircraft applications using products and processes are varied but generally not complex in scope.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications sketches, job orders, planning documents and engineering drawings. Determines equipment requirements and the method and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as graphite, fiberglass, plastic, boron, flock, mat, epoxy resins, rubber and like materials.
- Plans, lays out, fabricates and builds adhesive bonded assemblies of metallic and nonmetallic composite materials. Fabricates composite and metal parts into subassemblies for the purpose of prefitting in preparation for bonding/curing in presses, ovens, and autoclaves.
- Lays out, prefits, assemble and performs lay-up on a variety of metal to metal and composite bonded assemblies. Fits core in panels where close tolerances are required for installation of details for completion of assembly. Performs vacuum bagging for Autoclave cures up to 100 psi.
- Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts, or uses templates.
- Selects tooling and materials compatible with the processing techniques identified in the work instructions.
Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment. Minimum Qualifications Education Requirements
Other. No formal education required
If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.Experience Requirements
2-4 year(s) Metallic and non-metallic bonding.
Skills and Competencies
- Reading and interpreting work instructions, properly documenting work performed on such documents as process planning, adhesive log sheets, Material Review Board documents, Engineering Work Orders, Change Notices, Engineering Process Specifications, technical manuals and like documentation.
- Uses close tolerance measuring tools i.e. scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges and like tools.
Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
Demand - Frequency
Demand - Frequency
Walk - Frequent
Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent
Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Frequent
Talk and hear - Frequent
Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus - Frequent
Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional
Stand - Frequent
Climb Stairs - Occasional
Lifting Requirements -
Weight - Frequency
50 pounds - Frequent
Work Environment Supervision Supervision
- Works with regular supervision applying standard procedures and solutions to meet work requirements.
- Follows standard written or oral instructions.
- May need additional assistance for more complex tasks.
- Priorities are determined by management.