Job Description:

·       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 ensure 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 ensure 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 (2) years metal fitting or forming experience, one (1) year of which must have been in bonding work including the operation of a pressure furnace, or two (2) years Bell Material Bonder B or Material Bonder – I classification experience or one (1) year Bell Material Bonder B experience combined with one (1) year metal fitting or forming experience.

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.

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