Material Bonder A - 3rd Shift

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace manufacturer in Fort Worth is seeking a Material Bonder A for 3rd shift. The role involves using blueprints and specifications to prepare components for pressure bonding, controlling bonding conditions, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have two years of experience in metal fitting or forming, including bonding work, and must comply with ITAR regulations. This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced tools and equipment in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of metal fitting or forming experience, one year in bonding.
• Operation of a pressure furnace experience.
• Must meet ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for pressure bonding process.
• Control heat, pressure, and timing in bonding.
• Perform checks to ensure successful bonding.
• Monitor furnace conditions, controlling heat, pressure, and timing to ensure a quality bond and safe operation.

Skills

Metal fitting or forming

Pressure bonding

Tool operation

Pressure furnace operation

Blueprint reading

Tools

Autoclave

Measuring instruments

Power tools

Job description

Job Description - Material Bonder A - 3rd Shift (332036)

Job Number

332036

Work Performed

Working from blueprints, Bell Process Specifications, drawings or written specifications performs all necessary layouts and prepares parts or articles composed of like or unlike materials for pressure bonding process. Plans operations and performs assembling, fitting, and trimming as required, applies either liquid or solid bonding agents. Uses various production aids, such as jigs, fixtures and hand tools. Checks all work to insure selection and application of proper bonding agent, correct assembly and fitting, etc., and places articles in a pressure furnace. Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used. Maintains close watch over furnace controls during bonding process to insure successful bond and prevent damage to articles. Checks articles when finished. Responsible for safe operation of equipment.

Tools & Equipment Used

Required hand tools, power tools necessary to do own work, liquid or solid bonding agents, autoclave, measuring instruments, jigs, fixtures, spray guns, brushes, oven, gloves, etc.

Experience & Other Requirements

Two years metal fitting or forming experience, one year of which must have been in bonding work including the operation of a pressure furnace, or two years Bell Material Bonder B or Material Bonder – I classification experience or one year Bell Material Bonder B experience combined with one year metal fitting or forming experience.

ITAR/EAR Compliance

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).

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