Careers at NAT

Northern Airborne Technology Ltd. is a Kelowna, BC, Canada based manufacturer of specialized airborne communications equipment used primarily in helicopter and fixed wing aircraft applications. Our products are exported around the world. We offer challenging work opportunities and comprehensive benefits which include profit sharing and a pension plan.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Title: CNC Operator/Machinist

Department: Metal Shop

Reports to: Metal Shop Manager

Salary Range: Dependent Upon Qualifications

DESCRIPTION:
This position involves the safe advanced operation of Vertical Machining Centers and all other associated machine shop equipment used in the mechanical fabrication process.
-B.C. Machinist Trade Certification recommended

REQUIREMENTS:
· Experience with the setting up and operation of CNC Machining Centers
· Experience with MasterCam and Autocad an asset
· Knowledge of CNC turret punch operation an asset
· Knowledge of pressbrake operation an asset
· Ability to multi-task on a regular basis
· Mechanical aptitude
· Excellent hand-eye co-ordination
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Familiarity with computers
· Ability to work with little or no supervision and as part of a team
· Good health - no physical impairments that would restrict standing for long periods or lifting heavy objects
· Ability to work shifts

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Setting up and Operation of Hitachi and Daewoo Machining Centers
· Making of Jigs and Fixtures to increase production and repeatability
· Programming CNCs using Mastercam
· Operation of Amada CNC Punch
· Operation of common power tools
· Operation of Haeger press
· General shop duties as required
· Follows maintenance schedule on equipment operated
· Provides guidance to junior metal shop employees
· Provides technical support for other NAT departments
· Maintenance and knowledge of aluminum conversion coating operations (chemical process line)
· Perform all duties as per the applicable Quality Program Procedure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Heavy lifting/long periods of standing/repetitive motion/periods of strong visual attention

Please forward resumes to:
Human Resources Manager
Northern Airborne Technology Ltd.
1925 Kirschner Road
Kelowna, B.C. Canada V1Y 4N7
Fax (250) 762-3374
E-mail: jobs@natech.com

(Fax or e-mail only; no phone calls please.)