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Material Bonder B - 1st shift - ACC

Bell Textron Inc. · Fort Worth, TXtoday

Bond composite rotor blades and airfoil sections, mixing and applying adhesives per procedure

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on composite bonding on actual rotor blades and airfoil sections for Bell aircraft

Might not be for you. Production floor role with repetitive prep work (sanding, grinding, taping) — not R&D

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleSelects and mixes proper bonding agent and applies it according to standard procedure; prepares aircraft parts for material bonding process

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Experience
0+ yrs
Industry
Aerospace
Role
Manufacturing / Production

Role details

Material Bonder B - 1st shift - ACC

Description

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

What you'll be doing as a Material Bonder B

  • Performs routine or semi-route operations required to prepare aircraft parts or articles for the material bonding process.
  • Working from simple blueprints, drawings or oral instructions, assembles, locates and aligns parts or articles in correct position and proper sequence.
  • Cleans, scrapes, sands, or grinds, production or experimental rotor blades or airfoil sections using hand tools or powered equipment, performing any combination of the following tasks:

o Cleans and wipes parts with cleaning cloths, apply appropriate metal cleaning or treatment materials.

o Remove excess adhesive or squeezed out materials.

o Locates, masks and tapes off and prepares areas to be filled.

o May be required to dry chemically treated or filled areas per established procedures.

o Removes tape and other similar protective materials and sands or grinds according to pre-established finish dimensions.

o Checks travelers, MDARS, Rework or other forms to ensure all required operations are performed.

  • Selects and mixes proper bonding agent and applies it according to standard procedure.
  • Does minor rework, fitting or trimming as required.
  • Make up pressure bag and seals edges for leaks or may use prepared bag.
  • Uses various production aids such as jigs, fixtures and necessary tools.
  • May assist Material Bonder “A”.

Qualifications

Skills you bring to this role

  • Hand tools, jigs, fixtures, clamps, templates, measuring instruments, safety gloves, bonding agents, portable power grinding and sanding equipment, measuring devices, etc.

Experience & Other Requirements

  • Six (6) months’ experience performing work similar to above description or an employee in order to qualify must possess the experience requirements as called out in the Job Description or must show a minimum of six (6) months’ experience at Bell or six (6) months experience prior to employment at Bell in any one or a combination of the following Job Classifications:

Bench Hand Aircraft “A” Painter, Aircraft “A”

Bench Hand Aircraft “B” Painter, Aircraft “B”

Cleaner, Paint Booth Patternmaker

Plaster Modeler Plaster Patternmaker

Upholsterer “A” Aircraft Assembler “A”

Or

  • Successful completion at the Advanced Composite Fabrication Course (T220) (only offered at Bell).

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: 09/28/2026, 1:48:13 PM Job Number: 345066

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Common questions

Where is the Material Bonder B - 1st shift - ACC role at Bell Textron Inc. based?

This role is based in Fort Worth, TX.

What degree is required for the Material Bonder B - 1st shift - ACC role at Bell Textron Inc.?

This role requires a Not specified.

How many years of experience does this Material Bonder B - 1st shift - ACC role require?

The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Material Bonder B - 1st shift - ACC role work with?

adhesives, composites.