Welder

Position Title:                    Welder

Reports To:                         Production Supervisor

Location:                             Phoenix

FLSA Status:                       Non-exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

This position is in Northstar’s Welding 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.

• Responsible for the efficient, timely, and economical accomplishment of assigned weld work.
• Responsible for welding activities, abiding by established policies, plans, methods, procedures, deadlines, and priorities
• Interpret weld specifications and customer requirements

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 30 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.  Must be certified to AWS D17.1. 

Experience Required:   5 years’ recent experience in welding of complex sheet metal aerospace fabricated hardware

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.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Must be professional, punctual and reliable
• Must be able to read and write
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Understand Shop 5S per established Schedule and additional 5S activities as required