Bonding Inspector A - 2nd shift

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

Job summary

A leading aviation manufacturer is seeking a Bonding Inspector A for 2nd shift in Fort Worth, Texas. You will be responsible for inspecting production parts made from various materials and ensuring they adhere to stringent specifications. The role requires three years of inspection experience in bonding or related fields. Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and ITAR compliance is essential. Join a company dedicated to providing equal opportunities regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Three years of inspection experience in bonding, fabrication, welding or finishing.
• Understanding of ITAR regulations—U.S. persons only.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production or first‑run parts made from various materials.
• Perform inspection tests to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Maintain records and aid in proper bonding inspection methods.

Skills

Precision measuring instruments

Visual inspection

Mathematical calculations

Tools

Saws

Drill press

Shaper

Sanders

Inspectors hand tools

Material testing equipment

Special testing devices

Job description

Job Title

Bonding Inspector A - 2nd Shift

Job Number

331922

Work Performed

Inspects production or first‑run parts, units assemblies made from a variety of materials such as plastic, fiber glass, metal, wood, etc., or inspects types of materials where bonding agents or adhesives are used. Inspects bonded parts or parts to be bonded prior to, during and after bonding process. May inspect by disassembling at bond line to determine quality of bond and perform a variety of inspection tests to insure adherence to proper specifications. Working from blueprints, specifications or verbal instructions, inspects visually or by use of a wide variety of precision measuring instruments, equipment, gauges, jigs, fixtures, templates, etc., to determine acceptability. Performs difficult inspection layouts and setups to check work to proper standards or specifications. Rejects items that fail to meet required standards. Uses standard mathematical formulas related to the job to inspect weight and balance of rotor blades. Maintains records, graphs and charts on all bonding procedures, tests and related data. Aids, guides and assists other inspectors in proper bonding inspection methods and procedures. Required to handle the more complex and most difficult bonding or atest inspection work. Performs all phases of inspection on formed and machined plastic parts, assemblies and materials by determination through visual examination or by means of tools, templates, fixtures, measuring instruments or special inspection equipment to ensure adherence to blueprints, specifications, inspection standards, workmanship, optical qualities, proper materials, finishes, defects, layouts, contours, bonding and dimensional correctness on all formed and machined plastic assemblies, raw material and detail parts.

Incumbents Required

Incumbents required to operate saws, drill press, shaper, sanders and pull test machines in preparing and testing bonded test parts. May perform destructive testing as required.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Saws
• Drill press
• Shaper
• Sanders
• Inspectors hand tools
• Precision measuring instruments
• Special testing devices
• Material testing equipment
• Layout and set‑up equipment
• Variety of specialized equipment necessary to perform required work, etc.

Experience & Other Requirements

Three years inspection in bonding, fabrication, welding or finishing or two years inspection experience plus one year experience in Bonding.

ITAR Requirements

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

EEO Statement

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

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.