Swing Shift- Production Technician I

LifePort, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePort, Inc. is seeking an Assembler for their Woodland, WA location, focusing on the assembly of armor systems. This role involves comprehending blueprints and specifications, employing various hand tools. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience, preferably in aerospace. Competitive benefits like PTO, training, and health coverage are offered.

Benefits

PTO - Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

401K with employer contribution

Annual performance bonus program

Wellness program with onsite gym

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• One year of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble armor systems using machines and hand tools.
• Lay out and mark dimensions on materials.
• Cut and trim armor parts with close tolerances.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Teamwork

Communication

Self-Motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Various hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Woodland, WA

Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

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 rings and fastening of composite assemblies, including surface preparation.

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
• 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.

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
• Flexible schedule
• 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.