Company Overview Qarbon Aerospace is a premier manufacturer of cutting-edge composite components and assemblies at all levels of complexity, with products installed on the industry’s most advanced commercial and military aircraft. As a US-based company with a global footprint of more than 1,650,000 ft² of state-of-the-art facilities, Qarbon Aerospace has the capabilities and resources to solve the market’s toughest challenges with Quality Assured. With more than 100 years of experience, we build quality into every fiber, letting your ideas take flight. Aerospace Composite Bonder, Sr. Position Overview Bond a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, skins, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products. Lays out articles, read blueprint, cuts parts or materials to size. Applies liquid or solid bonding agents. 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. Verifies quality of finished product. Employees in this classification are eligible to receive a 3% stipend if they pass certification requirements to successfully operate computer-controlled equipment used in the process and fabrication of bond details and bond assemblies. This includes equipment such as autoclaves, ATLM machines, ply cutters, tow placement machines, 5 axis and 3 axis machines (Mag, Par, Komo, Water Jet, Fives, Par, Modig, AR17/AR21, Charger RPC, ATLM, ASM, Hydraulic Test Mule) and any new computer-controlled equipment used to process or fabricate bond details and bond assemblies. The employee will be required to select, install and align proper cutters, zero in machine references, set proper cutter depth and coordinate proper feeds, speeds and cutter dimensions. Select correct autoclave cure program for parts to be cured. Program shop floor programmable equipment when necessary. Fabricate shop aids such as stops, guides, feeding aides and blocks to facilitate machining. Load part program and check against programming sheet before actual machine operation. Recognize improper functioning of machines and take proper corrective action. Must be able to use a variety of measuring equipment (micrometers, scales, calipers, height gauges, thickness gauges, etc.) to check own work and to perform audit and final inspection functions. Make daily maintenance check of machines and accessories. Maintain all required records. Refer unusual problems to lead or supervisor. Train and assist other employees as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience and Other Requirements • Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent resident (i.e., ‘Green Card’) per ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) guidelines. • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or a foreign person per ITAR. • Must have 3 to 5 years of experience. • Pay rate range: $21.89 – $29.15 (depending on years of experience). • 100% onsite presence required. • An active clearance is highly preferred. Candidates without an active clearance may still be considered but must be eligible to obtain and maintain one. What does Qarbon Aerospace have to offer? • Company Paid Benefits available immediately upon employment. • Basic Life Insurance • Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD) • 12 Paid Holidays • Flex Time Off • Medical/Prescription Insurance • Dental & Vision Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance / Hospital Indemnity Insurance / Accident Insurance • Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance • Savings and Spending Accounts • Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Dependent Care FSA • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Immediate vesting on 401(k) Plans • Education reimbursement assistance