LifePort believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Overview: 

Performs bonding of metallic or nonmetallic materials to fabricate parts and/or for repair applications using products and processes which are varied but generally not complex in scope.

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 graphite, fiberglass, carbon fiber, plastic, epoxy resins, rubber and like materials.

•    Under supervision learn lays-out, fabricates and builds adhesive bonded assemblies of metallic and non- metallic composite materials. 

•    Under supervision fabricates composite and metal parts into subassemblies for the purpose of pre-fitting in preparation for bonding, curing in press ovens, and autoclaves.

•    Prep, layup, vacuum bag and cure various woven and non-woven composite materials in flat and molded shapes using prepreg, vacuum infusion and/or wet layup methods.

•    Lay out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts, or uses templates.

•    Experience with prepreg materials, woven and unidirectional is preferred, but not required.

•    Cutting and trimming of composite parts per close tolerances using hand tools such as hand router, hand drill, hand sander and inspection equipment.

•    Structural bonding, insert installation, and fastening of composite assemblies, including surface preparation.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and 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

Education, Certifications and Experience:

•    High school diploma or GED 

•    2-5 years of composite layup experience preferred but not required 

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

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