Working from blueprints, Bell Process Specifications, drawings or written specifications performs all necessary layouts and prepares parts or articles composed of like or unlike materials for pressure bonding process.  Plans operations and performs assembling, fitting, and trimming as required, applies either liquid or solid bonding agents.  Uses various production aids, such as jigs, fixtures and hand tools.  Checks all work to insure selection and application of proper bonding agent, correct assembly and fitting, etc., and places articles in a pressure furnace.  Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.  Maintains close watch over furnace controls during bonding process to insure successful bond and prevent damage to articles.  Checks articles when finished. Responsible for safe operation of equipment.

Tools & Equipment Used:

Required hand tools, power tools necessary to do own work, liquid or solid bonding agents, autoclave, measuring instruments, jigs, fixtures, spray guns, brushes, oven, gloves, etc.

Two years metal fitting or forming experience, one year of which must have been in bonding work including the operation of a pressure furnace, or two years of Bell Material Bonder B or Material Bonder – I classification experience or one year Bell Material Bonder B experience combined with one year metal fitting or forming experience.