Composite Technician II

LIFEPORT LLC•Woodland, WA

26d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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: Performs assembly and bonding of composite materials to fabricate parts and/or for repair applications using varied products and processes.

Requirements

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
Coachable attitude that is willing to learn new skills
High school diploma or GED
2-5 years of composite layup experience
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.14 is required.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace experience preferred

Responsibilities

Be able to work safely on a team and contribute to the manufacturing process
Must be able to read and strictly adhere to written work instructions and detailed processes
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, job orders, planning documents and engineering drawings
Be familiar with composite materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber, epoxy and core material
Be familiar with FOD requirements and aerospace manufacturing practices
Be able to perform composite part manufacturing using multiple processes like prepreg, vacuum infusion, and wet layups
Be able to perform bonding of components and assemblies
Use adhesives and chemicals for bonding
Manufacture parts using work instruction and drawings
Work to engineering, quality and customer specifications
Lay out and measure parts to achieve 0.030” tolerance
Trim, drill, and grind composite parts using hand tools like hand router, air drill, palm sander
Be able to perform inspection of parts to identify non-conforming parts
Use filling and fairing compounds to achieve required surface quality
Be able to install inserts and fasteners in components
Perform vacuum bagging for oven and autoclave cure parts
Be able to operate curing equipment like presses, autoclaves and ovens
Be willing and able to train new technicians using established company procedures

Benefits

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: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.