Production Technician I

LifePort Inc; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Personal leave

Annual bonus

Wellness program

Onsite gym

Paid holidays

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

LegalShield

Pet insurance

Critical illness

Job summary

LifePort Inc., located in Woodland, WA, seeks an Armor Systems Assembler to join the fabrication team. The role involves reading blueprints, laying out patterns, and assembling armor components using hand tools and precision equipment.

You will cut, trim, and bond armor parts, ensuring tight tolerances and quality. Candidates should have basic machining exposure, strong teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specs.
• Lay out and mark dimensions; trace patterns on materials.
• Cut and trim armor parts to close tolerances using hand tools.
• Perform structural bonding, insert installation, and panel edging.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

ERP/SFM Manufacturing software

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 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 ringsJob Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detailExcellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative requiredExcellent communication both written and verbalWork independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiativeAerospace experience preferredTo 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 systemsEducation, 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 offPersonal leaveAnnual performance bonus programWellness program and onsite gym with free personal trainingPaid company holidaysComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options401K with employer contributionEmployer paid basic life & disability coverageEmployee life assistance programAdditional voluntary benefits include: Legal Shield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.