BONDER ASSISTANT

NORDAM; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NORDAM is seeking a Bonder Assistant to support the bonding and assembly of metallic and composite parts for aircraft applications. This role is in the Nacelle and Thrust Reversers division and operates on the Second Shift, contributing to fabrication, rework, and repair activities.

The incumbent will learn and apply standard production procedures, interpret work instructions, and use precision measuring tools while assisting with autoclave bonding and curing processes.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets work instructions and documents, documenting work performed.
• Uses measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, scales, and depth gauges.
• Interprets basic blueprints and process specifications to support bonding operations.
• Operates small hand tools and machinery used in bonding and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining methods and sequences for fabrication of parts using bonded materials.
• Help in planning and building adhesive bonded assemblies for metal and composite parts.
• Assist in lay out, prefit, and assembly of bonded assemblies and prep for bonding/curing.
• Perform vacuum bagging for autoclave cures and support for bonding operations.

Skills

Read & interpret instructions

Measuring tools (micrometers/calipers)

Blueprint reading

Hand tools operation

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Position Details

Req ID req2319

Job Title BONDER ASSISTANT

Division Nacelle and Thrust Reversers

Shift Second Shift

Job Summary

Job Summary

Applies knowledge of basic production procedures to assist other stakeholders and learn the processes to fabricate, rework, and repair metallic and nonmetallic bonded parts and assemblies for operational aircraft applications.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine developmental learning assignments and applies standard solutions to problems or work situations of a routine or repetitive nature. May perform a variety of routine duties related to any work operation in the manufacturing or repair of company and customer products as required.
• Assists in performing tasks associated with determining 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.
• Assists in planning, fabricating and building 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.
• Assists in lay out, prefit, and assembly and lay-up of a variety of metal to metal and composite bonded assemblies. May lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts, or uses templates. Performs vacuum bagging for Autoclave cures up to 100 psi.

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

year(s) Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, but not required.

Skills and Competencies

• Must learn to read and interpret 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.
• Must be able to use small hand tools and machinery.

Physical Requirements

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

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

Supervision

• Work is closely supervised and reviewed.
• Follows standard written or oral instructions.
• May need additional assistance for more complex tasks.

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.