Planning & Parts Coordinator

Crucial•Murphysboro, IL

3d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Planning & Parts Coordinator supports daily component repair and maintenance operations at Crucial MRO’s component repair and maintenance facility in Murphysboro, Illinois. The role coordinates parts purchasing, work order preparation, material tracking, inventory, and repair planning to help ensure components, materials, and required documentation are available for efficient shop operations. The position involves communicating with vendors, customers, technicians, inspectors, and internal teams while managing multiple priorities. The role also supports documentation and compliance activities, facility and safety inspections, and operational improvements. It requires frequent physical activity and work around mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, loud noises, and varying indoor and outdoor temperatures. Airport security background checks must be passed, and travel may be required.

Requirements

Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to read and write English and maintain accurate records.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, balance, crawl, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, loud noises, and varying indoor and outdoor temperatures.
Visual ability to read technical information and operate equipment.
Must pass required airport security background checks.
Must travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Coordinate incoming components and prepare and maintain work orders.
Track repair status and work with technicians and inspectors to identify parts and material needs.
Monitor open repairs and help prevent delays.
Order aircraft parts, repair materials, and shop consumables.
Request quotes, compare pricing, track purchase orders and shipments, follow up on backorders, and coordinate customer-furnished materials.
Maintain inventory records, monitor stock levels, track components through the repair process, and assist with receiving, storage, shipping, and material traceability.
Organize work orders, receiving records, applicable FAA Form 8130-3 documentation, and material certifications.
Monitor shelf-life reports, conduct monthly flammable-material cabinet checks, and maintain inspection records.
Coordinate monthly facility and safety inspections, including fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and first aid kits.
Maintain tracking spreadsheets, communicate repair or supply delays, and assist management with improving shop efficiency.