Bonding Inspector A

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer located in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Bonding Inspector A to ensure the quality of bonded parts through detailed inspections. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of relevant inspection experience, especially in bonding processes, along with the ability to perform precision measurements. This position is subject to ITAR regulations, requiring U.S. citizenship or residency.

Qualifications

• Three years of inspection experience in bonding, fabrication, welding, or finishing.
• Must comply with ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production parts and assemblies for bonding quality.
• Perform tests to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Maintain inspection records and assist other inspectors.

Skills

Inspection experience

Adherence to specifications

Use of precision measuring instruments

Tools

Saws

Drill press

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Overview

Bonding Inspector A (Job Number: 336042). Inspects bonding processes and bonded parts or parts to be bonded to ensure adherence to blueprints, specifications and bonding standards. Performs visual inspection and uses a wide range of precision measuring instruments, equipment, gauges, jigs, fixtures, templates, etc., to determine acceptability.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production or first run parts and assemblies made from materials such as plastic, fiberglass, metal, wood, etc., including materials where bonding agents or adhesives are used.
• Inspect during the bonding process and after bonding; disassemble at bond lines when necessary to determine bond quality.
• Perform a variety of inspection tests to ensure adherence to specifications; reject items that do not meet standards.
• Work from blueprints, specifications, or verbal instructions; perform complex layouts and setups to check conformance to standards.
• Maintain records, graphs, and charts on bonding procedures, tests, and related data.
• Aid, guide, and assist other inspectors in proper bonding inspection methods and procedures.
• Operate tools and equipment such as saws, drill presses, shapers, sanders, and pull test machines; perform destructive testing as required.
• Perform inspections on formed and machined plastic parts, assemblies, and materials for adherence to blueprints, specifications, workmanship, finishes, defects, bonding, and dimensional correctness.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Saws, drill press, shaper, sanders, inspection hand tools, precision measuring instruments, special testing devices, and material testing equipment.
• Layout and set-up equipment; use a variety of specialized equipment as required.

Experience & Other Requirements

• Three years of inspection experience in bonding, fabrication, welding, or finishing, or two years of inspection experience plus one year in Bonding.
• Must comply with ITAR requirements: All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
• Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position may involve information subject to ITAR and EAR; non-U.S. persons must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.