Carleton Life Support Systems Inc. Career Path

Since pilots have had the need to breathe at high altitudes, Carleton Life Support Systems Inc. has been there for them, providing oxygen enriched air and committing to the safety of their mission.
Carleton Life Support Systems is a world leader in the application of air separation technology for aviation applications and in the design and manufacture of miniature sterling cycle cryogenic coolers. Bendix Aviation founded the company in 1951 and the sold the facility to Litton Industries in 1982. Northrop Grumman Corporation acquired Litton Industries in 2001 and then in August 2003, divested the Life Support division, based in Davenport, IA, to Cobham plc, Dorsett, United Kingdom. Carleton Life Support is now part of the Carleton Technologies family of companies owned by Cobham.
Since its inception, Carleton Life Support has continually challenged its employees by encouraging forward thinking and maintaining its leadership role in advanced technology for military and commercial products. Life Support has developed an attention for details and prides itself on its rich history and reputation for excellence. Today, that persistence and innovation has transformed Carleton Life Support into a world-class operation that is on the forefront of superior new technology and continued market leadership.

Bargaining Unit - (Career Path)

Assembly Technician – An Assembly Technician performs technical and diverse work of routine as well as non-routine nature. They also perform multi-faceted work that is necessary to assemble, inspect, test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair units. This position requires employees to have a two year technical degree (electrical/mechanical preferred), three years troubleshooting experience and skilled in the areas that encompass electronics, electro-mechanical, mechanical and hybrid combinations.

CNC Machinist – At Carleton Life Support Systems, CNC Machinists responsibilities include setting up and operating CNC lathes and machining centers, program editing, and working with small parts that have close tolerances. This position requires employees to have a minimum of three years experience operating, setting up, and program editing on equipment.

Inspectors – An Inspector’s responsibilities include performing dimensional and/or functional examinations of electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical components and sub-assemblies as well as parts, gears, moldings, and casting, which have been purchased or fabricated in-house. This position requires employees to complete all classes and required on the job training for Inspectors, as well as being able to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, specifications, and written instructions.

Lapper – A Lapper’s responsibilities include setting up and operating all types of lapping machines, and performing by hand all lapping operations. They work under close tolerances, and produce parts with very fine finishes. This position requires employees to be able to read blueprints, analysis sheets, and written instructions to obtain information on job requirements and then check produced parts against job specifications.

Parts Washer – The Parts Washer must be able to perform a variety of parts washing/cleaning activities including hand washing, ultrasonic cleaning, cold degreasing, needling, etc.

Storekeeper – A Storekeeper receives, records, stores, weighs, counts, packages, and prepares for disbursement, all incoming and outgoing parts and materials that are routed through finished stores stocking area. This position requires employees to demonstrate proficiency in job requirements and must be able to use a computer and all job-related software necessary for the performance of duties.