Lathe Machinist

Position Title:                    CNC Machinist

Reports To:                         Production Supervisor                                                                                   

Location:                             Phoenix

FLSA Status:                       Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance and oversight to all CNC machinists.  This position also must operate the manual equipment

This position is in Northstar’s Manufacturing Department, and reports to the Production Supervisor.  The position works with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary, but does not direct the work of other employees. This is a full-time position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below.  This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.

• Assist teammates with technical  issues
• Perform precision machining operations on aerospace hardware
• Provides technical oversight and assist with all setup activities on CNC equipment
• Helps schedule resources in areas to ensure daily work is achieved
• Maintain highly efficient work process using Lean principles to support cost reduction activity
• Responsible for operating various CNC machines and equipment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not direct the work of any other employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical requirements of this position are listed below.   This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing and seeing
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Frequent reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion
• Occasional sitting, writing and typing
• Visual acuity to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of product and/or parts
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles
• Frequent exposure to moderate to heavy noise
• The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED                                  

Education Required:  High School diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Required: 5 years’ experience with CNC aerospace machining

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED

The knowledge, skills and abilities required and/or preferred for this position are listed below.  This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Interface with MRP systems
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and 6-Sigma defect analysis
• Ability to work with all levels of workers in a team-oriented environment