**Title:** Bonder III **Location:** United States-Arkansas-Hot Springs **Job Number:** 16665 Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials (composite or metal) assemblies, parts, skins, components, or structures into semi-finished or finished products. Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size. Applies liquid or solid bonding agents. Operates autoclave, hot bonders and ovens to complete bonding cycle. 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. Sands, burrs and smoothes over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges. Monitors and verifies quality of finished product. Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions. Perform bond repairs (composite or metal) on flight control and nacelle components. Bonding will consist of simple SRM repairs, complex engineering repairs and complete skin, core and doubler replacement. Repairs will be made with a variety of materials that will be called out in the applicable documentation while repairing the specific component. Metal bond- be able to perform SRM/CMM or Engineering metal bond repairs utilizing a hot bonder, oven or autoclave. Be able to remove skins, doublers and core as needed, clean up component and details to reuse or fabricate new skins and doublers to fit component. Be able to lay-up repair being accomplished with the correct adhesive for the repair. Be able to maintain correct contour and ability to maintain close tolerances and finish repair after curing per applicable instructions. Composite bond- be able to perform SRM/CMM or Engineering composite bond repairs utilizing a hot bonder, oven or autoclave. Able to perform SRM/CMM or Engineering repairs using pre-preg or wet lay-up material as required. Be able to step sand complex repairs. Be able to remove skin plies, doublers plies and core as needed, clean up component. Lay-up new skins and doublers using pre-preg material, are able maintain correct contour and ability to maintain close tolerances and finish repair after curing per applicable instructions. Metal bond and Composite bond- Ability to perform bagging procedures required for the specific repair being accomplished. You will need to be able to control the conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various equipment according to the specifications for the materials and the type of repair being accomplished. Complete the metal or composite bond repairs to SRM/CMM or Engineering inspection criteria. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED and minimum of 7 years of experience with certification and be able to work independently in all forms of bonding. AA degree is desired. Read, write, and understand English fluently **Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.** **Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.** We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.