BONDER A

Csod; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NORDAM Group LLC in Tulsa, OK is seeking a BONDER A to fabricate, rework and repair bonded parts for aircraft applications. You will read drawings, select materials, and perform bonding and curing operations.

The role requires accurate measurement, adherence to process specifications, and ability to work with composite and metal assemblies. This first-shift position demands safety and precision in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets process planning documents and drawings.
• Uses close tolerance measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Pays attention to dimensional accuracy and standard work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs bonding of metallic and nonmetallic materials for aircraft parts.
• Reads drawings, determines equipment and sequence for bonding operations.
• Plans and lays out adhesive bonded assemblies and performs lay-up.
• Performs vacuum bagging for Autoclave cures up to 100 psi.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Technical reading

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Position Details

Req ID: req2414

Job Title: BONDER A

Division: Nacelle and Thrust Reversers

Shift: First Shift

Job Summary

Applies advanced technical skills and knowledge to fabricate, rework and repair metallic and nonmetallic bonded parts and assemblies 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 and nonmetallic materials to fabricate parts, components and assemblies for aircraft applications using products and processes that are varied and moderately complex to 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, assembles 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

4-7 year(s) Metallic and nonmetallic bonding of aircraft parts.

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.
• Intermediate blueprint reading.

Physical 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

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

Weight - Frequency

50 pounds - Frequent

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment can vary from loud to a more moderate level.

Supervision

• Works under general supervision applying and adapting standard procedures and solutions to meet work requirements.
• Priorities are determined by management.

EEO Statement

The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.