Bonding Inspector A

About the Role

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

Works from blueprints, specifications, or verbal instructions, using a wide variety of precision measuring instruments, equipment, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and templates to determine acceptability. Performs difficult inspection layouts and setups to verify work meets proper standards or specifications. Rejects items that fail to meet required standards.

Uses standard mathematical formulas to inspect weight and balance of rotor blades. Maintains records, graphs, and charts on all bonding procedures, tests, and related data. Assists and guides other inspectors in proper bonding inspection methods and procedures. Handles 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 by using tools, templates, fixtures, measuring instruments, or special inspection equipment. Ensures adherence to blueprints, specifications, inspection standards, workmanship, optical qualities, proper materials, finishes, defects, layouts, contours, bonding, and dimensional correctness.

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect bonded parts or parts to be bonded before, during, and after the bonding process.
• Disassemble at bond lines to determine bond quality and perform inspection tests.
• Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and templates to inspect parts against blueprints and specifications.
• Perform complex inspection layouts and setups to verify compliance with standards.
• Reject items that do not meet required standards.
• Apply mathematical formulas to inspect weight and balance of rotor blades.
• 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 specifications.
• Operate saws, drill presses, shapers, sanders, and pull test machines for testing bonded parts.
• Perform destructive testing as required.

Requirements

• Three years of inspection experience in bonding, fabrication, welding, or finishing.
• Alternatively, two years of inspection experience plus one year of bonding experience.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and specialized inspection equipment.
• Experience with layout and setup equipment.

Skills

• Proficiency with tools and equipment such as saws, drill presses, shapers, sanders, and pull test machines.
• Knowledge of inspection hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and special testing devices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Strong mathematical skills for weight and balance calculations.
• Record-keeping and data documentation abilities.

Qualifications

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

Schedule

Full-time, first shift.

Worksite

Onsite in Fort Worth, Texas.