Lathe Machinist

Job Details: Job Location: Phoenix 300 Building - Phoenix, AZ 85034, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $24.00 - $34.00 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Position Title: CNC Machinist, Reports To: Production Supervisor, Location: Phoenix, FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Direct Reports: None

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

• 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

• 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

• 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