Swing Shift- Production Technician I

Located in Woodland, WA, LifePort is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.  From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, LifePort supplies the industry’s largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today.

Position Overview:

Assembly of Armor systems utilizing various machines, hand tools and materials and performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

• Must read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications sketches, job orders, planning documents and engineering drawings.
• Be able to understand equipment requirements and the method and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as fiberglass, carbon fiber epoxy resin rubber and like material.
• Lay out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts, or uses templates.
• Cutting and trimming of armor parts per close tolerances using hand tools such as hand router, hand drill, hand sander and inspection equipment.
• Structural bonding, insert installation, panel edging, carbon fiber rings and fastening of composite assemblies, including surface preparation.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Aerospace experience preferred
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient and/or become proficient in the use of Outlook Internet software; ERP/SFM Manufacturing software and Time and Attendance Payroll systems

Education, Certifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.

All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.  § 120.14 is required.

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