Production Planner (Seattle, WA)

Summary
Industrial Automation, Inc., is a locally owned and operated company with over 40 years of experience manufacturing GSE aircraft maintenance tooling and equipment in Seattle.  We specialize in custom build products and are looking for an experienced Planner that is detail oriented and familiar with machine manufacturing and assembly to grow our Planning Department.

Position Overview

The Planner position plans operations, sequencing and routing as needed to complete fabrication and assembly operations, designate outside process requirements, look for and note potential manufacturing obstacles and research hard to find items to aid purchasing.  The Planning Department works closely with our other internal departments as needed to produce solid documentation regarding special machining, fabrication and/or assembly processes.  This role requires previous experience in planning, preferably with a sound machining/fabrication/assembly background.  Must demonstrate strong people skills, and have extreme attention to detail.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:30AM to 2:00PM

Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour, DOE

Available Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Essential Job Functions

• Assess drawings, specifications, statements of work, and other pertinent documents to develop timely and accurate production plans.  Present this information in a readable and useful format.
• Develop complete and accurate manufacturing work instructions (Manufacturing Plan/Job Traveler) to delineate all required materials and components and clearly define the following manufacturing processes as required for a given work order: machining (both milling and turning), fabrication, assembly, and any other finish or out-plant requirements.
• Analyze drawings and standards as well as market availability to determine appropriate raw material sizes, alloy, specifications, and quantity.
• Identify suitable vendors and vendor part numbers for commercial items where appropriate. Validate component availability for potentially unusual or obsolete components.
• Verify and note outside services required per drawing and those services required to produce acceptable parts (i.e. OD Grinding, EDM, Forming, etc.).
• Plan sequence of machining and fabrication, with particular attention to features such as close tolerance holes that should be completed after fabrication.
• Identify where modifications to the work instructions (or other documents) are required to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence. Incorporate changes identified by shop personnel or customer into the Manufacturing Plan and ensure revision control is maintained.
• Ensure all Manufacturing Plans comply with internal quality expectations, customer and regulatory requirements to the best of your knowledge.
• Update current to planning to new drawing revisions.
• Flow contract requirements through the job plan.
• Identify (if applicable) ‘shop aids’, sketches, wire rope drawings, etc. to provide support to purchasing and the shop floor.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of Manufacturing Planning experience. (1 to 2 years Estimating/Quoting experience a plus)
• Ability to understand engineering documents, schematics and specifications.
• Ability to interpret drawings and read/comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to develop and build interdepartmental relationships.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• High School graduation or GED required.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Experience using computers and learning new computer systems.
• Respect and commitment to the job and for coworkers.
• Problem solving abilities.

Department: Planning
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position