Bonded Assembly Technician

Bonded Assembly Technician The Bonded Assembly Technician will perform composite layup, metal bond layup, composite and structural assembly, sheet metal forming, and weight, balance, or autoclave operations Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Facility in Coxsackie, NY manufactures large, complex contoured structural components and assemblies for aerospace and other applications. Our integrated processes include stretch-forming, thermal-forming, chemical processing, precision fabrication, machining, finishing processes, and integration of components into subassemblies. Why Ducommun? Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces Opportunity for career growth Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement Duties Responsibilities Makes simple pattern layouts on flat or other metal stock. Performs drilling, reaming, counter sinking, counter boring, tapping, routing, and riveting of detailed parts to be used in bonded rotor blades and on final bonded rotor blades using specified tooling. Fills and fairs contour surfaces of rotor blades to within .010" tolerances. Prepares metal for bonding and may apply adhesive to parts and sub-assemblies. Sets up and operates liquid adhesive spray, brush, and roller coat equipment to prepare parts for metal bonding. Fits, installs, and assembles parts and honeycomb core to structural member, bonding materials, and other details. May patch, replace, and rework such assemblies in order to conform to specifications. Assembles and installs structures involving drilling, reaming and/or riveting, and the installation of various fasteners to specifications including torque operations on structural assemblies using specified tooling, jigs, and fixtures. Performs all operations necessary in the location, installation, assembly, and integral mating of major structural sub-assemblies and assemblies, working with or without specialized tooling and jigs. Performs operations necessary to aerodynamically balance helicopter rotor blades to customer specifications and Quality Control standards. Positions blade into weight and balance fixtures, reads two levels for span and chord-wise movement in adjusting for balance, and reads micrometer to closeness of plus or minus .00011 an inch in measuring sweep. Records temperature readings, weight, and other pertinent information about blade. May also use scale type fixtures and calculator to check weight and balance. Regulates, operates and maintains curing equipment. Positions vacuum-bagged parts or assemblies in the autoclave by locating and positioning thermocouples and recording and attaching vacuum lines and checking to determine that proper vacuum is maintained. Other duties as assigned.