How to hire a bonder

How to hire a bonder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bonder hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bonder job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bonder
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the bonder you need to hire. Certain bonder roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A bonder's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bonders from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of bonder salaries for various roles:

   Type of Bonder	Description	Hourly rate
   Bonder		$10-36
   Composite Technician	A composite technician specializes in producing and repairing composite materials, ensuring quality and efficiency. Their responsibilities include coordinating with engineers and specialists, studying designs and diagrams, operating machines and equipment, and developing strategies to optimize workflow... Show more	$12-20
   Metal Fabricator	A metal fabricator manipulates metal for construction and manufacturing companies. They are required to cut, shape, position and align different metals... Show more	$13-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Jigs
   • Autoclaves
   • Engineering Drawings
   • Calipers
   • Composite Materials
   • Hand Tools
   • Military Aircraft
   • Customer Specifications
   • Tweezers
   • Clean Room Environment
   • Assembly Line
   • CNC
   • Air Tools

   Responsibilities:

   • Bond fiber to cushions for furnitur
   • Assist in the operation of curing ovens and autoclaves of different sizes.
   • Inspect metal and work it to a fan blade make for airplanes engines.
   • Interpret aircraft blueprints, used precision measuring including micrometers, calipers, height gauges and scales.
   • Fabricate composite and metal parts into subassemblies for prefitting to prepare for bonding/curing in presses, ovens, and autoclaves.
   • Run material through a machine to bond them together so the poly and sewing department can assemble the cushions together.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bonder job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A bonder can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, bonders' average salary in alaska is 51% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bonders 71% less than senior-level bonders.
   • Certifications. A bonder with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a bonder's salary.

   Average bonder salary

   $41,690yearly

   $20.04 hourly rate

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   Entry-level bonder salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a bonder job description

   A bonder job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a bonder job description:

   Bonder job description example

   Summary Statement: Applies basic and some advanced technical skills and knowledge to fabricate, rework and repair metallic or nonmetallic bonded parts for operational aircraft applications. Performs any of the detailed work operations required to be completed in this area of specialization.
   
   Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Performs bonding of metallic or nonmetallic materials to fabricate parts for aircraft applications using products and processes are varied but generally not complex in scope. The level of work performed requires some skill and experience. Works under regular supervision applying standard procedures and solutions to meet work requirements. Priorities are determined by management. Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications sketches, job orders, planning documents and engineering drawings. Determines equipment requirements and the method and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as graphite, fiberglass, plastic, boron, flock, mat, epoxy resins, rubber and like materials. Plans, lays out, fabricates and builds adhesive bonded assemblies of metallic and nonmetallic composite materials. Fabricate composite and metal parts into subassemblies for the purpose of prefitting in preparation for bonding/curing in presses, ovens, and autoclaves. Lays out, prefits, assemble and performs lay-up on a variety of metal to metal and composite bonded assemblies. Fits core in panels where close tolerances are required for installation of details for completion of assembly. Performs vacuum bagging for Autoclave cures up to 100 psi. Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts, or uses templates. Selects tooling and materials compatible with the processing techniques identified in the work instructions.
   
   Ancillary Functions and Responsibilities: Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications other than the primary assignment.
   JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   Formal Education, Training and Work Experience: No formal education required. Two (2) to four (4) or more years' work experience in metallic and nonmetallic bonding of parts and assemblies used in aerospace industry applications. Must be able to use / operate small hand tools and machinery.
   
   Level of Supervision Required: The level of supervision required described here is representative of that which must be met by a Stakeholder to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Works with regular supervision. Follows standard written or oral instructions. May need additional assistance for more complex tasks.
   
   Special Skills, Licenses or Job Requirements: Demonstrate competency in applying the following in performing normal job duties. • Reading and interpreting work instructions, properly documenting work performed on such documents as process planning, adhesive log sheets, Material Review Board documents, Engineering Work Orders, Change Notices, Engineering Process Specifications, technical manuals and like documentation. • Use close tolerance measuring tools i.e. scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages and like tools.
   
   Special Training and Behavioral Competencies: • Safety training as required by OSHA. • Intermediate blueprint reading. • Comply with The NORDAM Group Leadership Competencies for Stakeholders. • Ability and willingness to assist and transfer technical knowledge to less experienced Stakeholders.
   
   Physical Requirements
   
   Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
   
   Demand - Frequency - Weight
   
   * Walk - Frequent - N/A
   * Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent - N/A
   * Reach with hands and arms - Frequent - N/A
   * Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Frequent - N/A
   * Talk and hear - Frequent - N/A
   * Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Frequent - N/A
   * Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional - N/A
   * Stand - Frequent - N/A
   * Climb stairs - Occasional - N/A
   * Lift - Frequent - 50 pounds
   
   Working Environment
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
   
   The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right bonder for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with bonders they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit bonders who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bonder job on Zippia to find and recruit bonder candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with bonder candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bonder

   Once you've decided on a perfect bonder candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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