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Bonding Inspector A - 1st Shift

Textron · Fort Worth, TXtoday

Inspect bonded rotorcraft parts and assemblies before, during and after bonding, including destructive pull and bond-line tests.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on bond-line destructive testing and inspection of bonded rotor blade assemblies at a helicopter OEM.

Might not be for you. Inspection and records work against blueprints, not R&D; requires 2-3 years prior inspection experience.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution BS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleInspects bonded parts before, during and after bonding; disassembles at bond line to judge bond quality; pull test machines; formed plastic parts and adhesives

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ yrs
Industry
Aerospace
Role
Quality / Testing

Role details

Bonding Inspector A - 1st Shift

Description

Job Description

  • Inspects production or first run parts, units assemblies made from a variety of materials, such as plastic, fiber glass, metal, wood, etc., or inspects types of materials where bonding agents or adhesives are used.
  • Inspects bonded parts or parts to be bonded prior to, during and after bonding process.
  • May inspect by disassembling at bond line to determine quality of bond and perform a variety of inspection tests to insure adherence to proper specifications.
  • Working from blueprints, specifications or verbal instructions, inspects visually or by use of a wide variety of precision measuring instruments, equipment, gauges, jigs, fixtures, templates, etc., to determine acceptability.
  • Performs difficult inspection layouts and setups to check work to proper standards or specifications
  • Rejects items which fail to meet required standards. Using standard mathematical formulas related to the job to inspect weight and balance of rotor blades.
  • Maintains records, graphs and charts on all bonding procedures, tests and related data. Aids, guides and assists other inspectors in proper bonding inspection methods and procedures.
  • Required to handle the more complex and most difficult bonding or attest inspection work.
  • Performs all phases of inspection on formed and machined plastic parts, assemblies and materials by determination through visual examination or by means of tools, templates, fixtures, measuring instruments or special inspection equipment the adherence to blueprints, specifications, inspection standards, workmanship, optical qualities, proper materials, finishes, defects, layouts, contours, bonding and dimensional correctness on all formed and machines plastic assemblies, raw material and detail parts.
  • Incumbents required to operate saws, drill press, shaper, sanders and pull test machines in preparing and testing bonded test parts. May perform destructive testing as required.

Qualifications

Tools & Equipment Used

  • Saws, drill press, shaper, sanders, inspectors hand tools, precision measuring instruments, special testing devices and material testing equipment. Layout and set up equipment. Variety of specialized equipment necessary to perform required work, etc.

Experience & Other Requirements

  • Three years inspection in bonding, fabrication, welding or finishing or two years inspection experience plus one year experience Bonding.

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)

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc. Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth Job Function: Manufacturing Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Standard Shift: First Shift Relocation: Unavailable Job Posting: 10/15/2026, 12:46:16 PM Job Number: 345477

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Common questions

Where is the Bonding Inspector A - 1st Shift role at Textron based?

This role is based in Fort Worth, TX.

What degree is required for the Bonding Inspector A - 1st Shift role at Textron?

This role requires a Not specified.

How many years of experience does this Bonding Inspector A - 1st Shift role require?

The posting calls for at least 3 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Bonding Inspector A - 1st Shift role work with?

plastic, fiber glass, adhesives, bonding agents.

What techniques or methods are required for this Bonding Inspector A - 1st Shift role?

bond line inspection, pull testing, destructive testing, visual inspection, precision measurement.