217631 - Blade Bonding Technician

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Blade Bonding Technician for a direct opportunity in Torrance, CA.

Client is offering salary increases twice a year. Comprehensive group health plans including medical EPO, PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account, dental, vision and other supplemental plans which begin on the day you begin employment with RHC. Supplemental Plans include Voluntary Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance. RHC offers a competitive 401k Plan.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 5 years experience
• Experience in aerospace composite or metallic structural bonding
• Working knowledge of aluminum alloys and corrosion prevention techniques.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, process specifications, and torque charts.
• Understanding of structural adhesive systems and bond-line control methods.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and calibrated torque equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline in a production environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform structural adhesive bonding of rotor blade components following approved blade bonding procedures and controlled work instructions.
• Execute aluminum alloy surface preparation processes, including cleaning, solvent wipe, abrasion, etching, priming, and proper cure cycle management.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of aerospace-grade primers, solvents, and adhesives, including correct handling, shelf-life control, mix ratios, and environmental controls (temperature/humidity).
• Prepare holes for structural fasteners, including layout, drilling, reaming, deburring, and inspection to ensure proper edge distance and tolerance compliance.

I•nstall rivets and mechanical fasteners in accordance with aerospace standards; verify fastener fit and integrity.

• Apply specified torque values to bolts and nuts using calibrated torque tools and document torque verification per quality requirements.
• Maintain strict adherence to bonding time constraints, adhesive open time, clamp pressure requirements, and cure schedules.
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify surface cleanliness, bond-line thickness, and assembly alignment prior to cure.
• Identify and report non-conformances related to bonding, surface prep, or structural assembly.
• Maintain compliance with FAA, DOT, and internal quality system requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Accredited HSD/GED

WORK HOURS:

• Full-Time
• 1st Shift
• This work assignment has been designated as "safety-sensitive" by the Client. Contractors assigned to safety-sensitive jobs at the Client site must first complete regulatory pre-placement requirements prior to reporting to assignment. Additionally, contractors assigned to safety-sensitive work will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal mandates.