| Job Title |
Bonded Structures Repairer |
| Job Description |
Repairs Aircraft And Space Vehicle Bonded Structures According
To Blueprints And Specifications, Using Handtools, Power Tools,
And Equipment: Reads Inspection Reports, Rework Instructions,
And Blueprints To Determine Type Of Repair, Tools Required, And
To Plan Sequence Of Operations. Positions And Secures Bonded
Structure In Fixture Or Bonding Form, Or Attaches Fixture To
Structure, Using Clamps And Handtools. Examines Structure To
Determine Location, Nature, And Extent Of Defect Or Damage.
Spreads Plastic Film Over Area To Be Repaired To Prevent Damage
To Surrounding Area. Drills Holes In Structure To Gain Access To
Internal Defect Or Damage. Scribes Around Repair Area And Cuts
Out Defective Or Damaged Section, Using Power Tools And
Equipment. Laminates Variety Of Metallic And Nonmetallic
Materials, Such As Aluminum, Fiberglass, Plastic, And Honeycomb,
To Fabricate Replacement Section. Trims And Shapes Replacement
Section To Specified Size, Using Handtools And Power Tools.
Injects Adhesive Into Cutout Areas, Using Injection Gun. Fits
Replacement Section Into Cutout Area And Secures Section In
Place, Using Adhesive Tape And Tack Iron. Cures Bonded
Structure, Using Portable Or Stationary Curing Equipment.
Cleans, Strips, Primes, And Sands Structural Surfaces And
Materials Prior To Bonding.
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