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RRHS / Michigan Works / MiRSA Manufacturing Career Presentation
By Northern Star Industries of Iron Mountain
Dan Davis – Human Resource SpecialistJon Harry – Vice President Operational Excellence
Who are we?
IMHS Graduates Dan – 1995-IMHS Graduate, Jon – 1982-IMHS, 1986-Michigan
Tech, Mechanical Engineering, 1991-LSSU Masters in Business Administration
Who is Northern Star Industries?Boss Snow Plow and Systems Control
Company Facts at a Glance
Owned by the David Brule Family
Two Factories – North side of I.M.
350,000 Total Square Feet
330 Employees ISO 9001
Registered at both plants
Manufacturing in the U.P.
22.3% of jobs in the region are manufacturing
Manufacturing wages and benefits exceed the average for all industries
With projected growth and retirements the U.P. will need 9,000 skilled workers by 2012
Current projections show a shortfall of 3,000 skilled workers
* Statistics provided by 2004 NMU White Paper
Why are we here?
We need to take decisive actions to ensure the continued success of our company
Our current needs include 25 new employees throughout the company
We want to make prospective employees (you) aware of our needs
We want you to know manufacturing jobs are dynamic, cutting edge and make great careers
Average first year salary for plant employees is $27,000
Careers at Northern Star Industries
Engineering CAD Drafting Accounting Marketing / Sales Welding Machine Operator Painter Assembler Wiring Testing
Engineering Careers
Mechanical Engineers Design Manufacturing
Electrical Engineers Bachelors Degree Required Many MTU, LSSU and NMU Graduates
employed at NSI
Manufacturing Engineering Project
An Engineers work environment…
work from 7:00 to 4:00 work with people and by ourselves work on computers and with
equipment Every day is different!
CAD Drafting Careers
Associates Degree or Technical Training Required
Work closely with design engineers
Create solid models using sophisticated drawing software
Welding Careers
Vocational Training Required
Blue Print Reading required
Advanced Weld training after High School is a plus
Many welders work with robots
Robotic weld cell – Boss Factory
Our newest weld robot
Machine Operator
Must understand blue prints
Many machines have computer interfaces with Windows
Must understand basic math concepts
Today’s machines are high-tech
Our newest Laser Cutter
Painter
Powder Coating used in both Plants
We employ 8 painters
Paint systems are controlled by computers and PLC’s
Paint System at Systems Control
Assembler
Hydraulic connections
Electrical connections
Mechanical assembly
Work with basic hand tools
No prior training required
Assembly at Systems Control
Must be able to read blueprints
Installation of electrical components
Work with basic hand tools
No prior training required
Wire person
70 wire persons employed at Systems
Fastest Growing area for new jobs at N.S.I,
Blue Print reading required
Dexterity
Wiring Area – Systems Control
Welding
Manual and Robotic Welding
AWS Certified Weld Inspector on staff
MIG and TIG Welding capabilities
In-house fixture design and manufacturing
Tester
Electrical training required - Electrical Engineering or E.E. Technician
Use PC based testing software
Functional testing of Relay Panels
Questions?