Job Description

Job Location: Woodland, WA 98674
Salary Range: $22.00 - $38.00 Hourly

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:
Skilled machinist with experience in manufacturing environments, knowledge of CNC machines and controls, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork. Adaptable to a variety of machining operations and dedicated to supporting efficient production and continuous improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Starts and monitors machine operations to identify malfunctions or machining variances, reporting issues to the lead person or supervisor as needed.
- Performs thorough first-piece inspections to ensure parts meet specifications before production continues.
- Meets established production standards and job completion times with minimal supervision.
- Identifies production or process problems and communicates them promptly to supervision.
- Demonstrates understanding of basic CNC machine language, including G-codes and M-codes.
- Verifies finished workpiece dimensions and quality using standard precision measuring instruments.
- Reads and interprets manufacturing and engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Assists with general machine shop duties and tasks as assigned.
- Adheres to all company safety policies, procedures, and equipment-use guidelines.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QualificationsJob Specification (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Works independently, follows instructions, can concentrate for long periods of time
- Demonstrates a good attitude toward work and arrives on time for start of shift
- Properly uses basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometer, indicators, etc.)
- Follows instructions and demonstrates strong attention to detail
- Communicates well verbally and in writing
- Mechanically inclined, with good manual dexterity
- Team player with a can-do attitude

Preferred Education, Certifications and

Experience:
- Experience in the manufacturing industry with knowledge of speeds and feeds
- Experience with MS applications
- Strong skills and aptitude in math
- Completion of vocational or college training in machine shop (Certificate of Completion of basic machining course.)
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. The individuals currently holding this perform additional duties 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
- 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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