Production Technician I

LifePort; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Personal leave

Annual performance bonus

Wellness program

401K match

Life & disability coverage

Employee assistance

Job summary

LifePort in Woodland, WA is seeking an assembler for armor systems used in aerospace applications. The role involves reading blueprints, laying out patterns, cutting and trimming armor parts, and assembling components with hand tools.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Experience in aerospace manufacturing and ERP systems is a plus. The job emphasizes safety, precision, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year related experience.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Lay out dimensions and trace patterns on materials.
• Cut and trim armor parts to close tolerances with hand tools.
• Assemble and bond armor components and install inserts.
• Maintain safety policies and PPE usage.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Independent work

Aerospace experience

ERP software

Time & attendance systems

Education

GED / High School Diploma

Job description

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 industrys 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

Qualifications

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
• T o p e r f o r m t h i s j o b su c ce ss f u l l y , an i n d i v i du a l m ust be p r o f i c i e n t an d / o r be c o m e p r o f i c i e n t i n t he use o f O u t l ook I n t e r net s o f t w a r e; E R P/SFM M a n u f a c t u r i n g so ft w a r e and Ti m e and A t t e ndance Pa y r o l l s y s t e m s

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.

Ability to lift and carry up to 40-lbs.

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.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Our Competitive Benefits Include:

• PTO – Paid Time off
• Personal leave
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program and onsite gym with free personal training
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits include: Legal Shield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.