Composite 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:
Performs tasks related to composite part manufacturing, including lamination, bonding, trimming, assembly and inspection.
Essential Functions:
- Be able to work safely on a team and contribute to the manufacturing process
- Be able to learn how to inspect parts and processes, to ensure compliance with industry requirements and ensure quality in the manufacturing of products
- Be able to use simple hand tools such as scissors, razor knives, tape measures, and sanding blocks
- Must be able to read and strictly adhere to written work instructions and detailed processes
- Be able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
- Be able to perform simple math calculations related to composite manufacturing
- Be able to operate composite manufacturing equipment such as ply cutters, platen presses, curing ovens, autoclaves, panel saws, and table saws
- Be able to learn to operate curing equipment like ovens and autoclaves
- Be able to work with materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber, epoxy resins, and honeycomb core
- Be able to work in dusty environments, sometimes hot conditions, or around solvents and chemical vapors
- Perform vacuum bagging for different composite processes like prepreg molding, vacuum infusion, and wet layups
- Perform adhesive bonding to create assemblies and subassemblies
- Lay-out precise measurements by hand for trimming and assembly
- Trim and drill parts to within specified tolerances using power tools like routers, drills, grinders, and sanders