Bonding Inspector A - 1st Shift, Rotors

About the Role

Inspects production or first-run parts, units, and assemblies made from a variety of materials such as plastic, fiberglass, metal, or wood, as well as bonded parts or materials where bonding agents or adhesives are used. Responsibilities include inspecting parts prior to, during, and after the bonding process, disassembling at bond lines to assess bond quality, and performing various inspection tests to ensure adherence to specifications.

Works from blueprints, specifications, or verbal instructions, using precision measuring instruments, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and templates to determine acceptability. Performs complex inspection layouts and setups to verify work meets required standards and rejects items that fail to comply. Uses standard mathematical formulas to inspect weight and balance of rotor blades and maintains records, graphs, and charts on bonding procedures, tests, and related data.

Aids, guides, and assists other inspectors in proper bonding inspection methods and handles the most complex and difficult bonding or attest inspection work. Performs all phases of inspection on formed and machined plastic parts, assemblies, and materials through visual examination or specialized tools to ensure adherence to blueprints, specifications, and standards.

Operates saws, drill presses, shapers, sanders, and pull test machines to prepare and test bonded parts, including performing destructive testing as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bonded parts or materials before, during, and after the bonding process.
• Disassemble parts at bond lines to determine bond quality and perform inspection tests.
• Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and templates to verify adherence to blueprints and specifications.
• Perform complex inspection layouts and setups to check work against required standards.
• Reject items that fail to meet required standards or specifications.
• Inspect weight and balance of rotor blades using standard mathematical formulas.
• Maintain records, graphs, and charts on bonding procedures, tests, and related data.
• Assist and guide other inspectors in proper bonding inspection methods.
• Inspect formed and machined plastic parts, assemblies, and materials for adherence to blueprints, specifications, and workmanship standards.
• Operate saws, drill presses, shapers, sanders, and pull test machines for preparing and testing bonded parts.
• Perform destructive testing as required.

Requirements

• Three years of inspection experience in bonding, fabrication, welding, or finishing, or two years of inspection experience plus one year of bonding experience.
• Experience using saws, drill presses, shapers, sanders, precision measuring instruments, and specialized testing equipment.
• Ability to perform complex inspection layouts and setups.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Schedule

Full-time, first shift.