BONDER ASSISTANT

NORDAM; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NORDAM in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Bonder Assistant to join the second shift and support the fabrication and bonding of metallic and composite parts for aircraft applications. You will learn production procedures, read work instructions, and assist in lay-out, prefitting and assembly of bonded assemblies while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Expect to grow skills in bonding processes and tooling use.

Qualifications

• Education: No formal education required; experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Experience: Prior manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Skills: Proficiency reading and interpreting work instructions and documenting results.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine developmental learning assignments and applies standard solutions to routine tasks.
• Assists in fabrication and bonding of metallic and composite parts using various materials.
• Assists in lay out, prefitting and assembly of bonded assemblies; prepares for bonding/ curing in presses, ovens, and autoclaves.
• Performs vacuum bagging for Autoclave cures up to 100 psi.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Measuring tools

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Documentation

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Position Details

Req ID: req2376

Job Title: BONDER ASSISTANT

Division: Nacelle and Thrust Reversers

Shift: Second Shift

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

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

• 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.