Plate Production Coordinator
About The Position
The Plate Production Coordinator supports the Linear Production Coordinator and Planner/Scheduler in coordinating accurate processing of component pieces and plate items. The role helps determine production schedules, prepares and organizes production and CNC information, supports material purchasing and inventory transactions, and tracks releases and processing status. It also provides day-to-day support on the production floor to help resolve roadblocks, coordinate priorities, and balance product lines to minimize downtime and unnecessary labor. The coordinator may provide backup for the Linear Production Coordinator and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to operate CAD/CNC equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to learn company software, including Tekla PowerFab, ProNest, and SyteLine.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations and algebraic functions, manually or with digital assistance.
- Ability to think logically through process steps and identify potential issues.
- Ability to work effectively with all departments and other divisions.
- Accountability, accuracy, effective communication, honesty and integrity, relationship-building, resilience, and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow company safety and quality policies.
- Assist the Linear Production Coordinator, Planner/Scheduler, and Shop Supervisors in determining production schedules for work centers.
- Generate standard BOM reports using priority information from the PM, Planner/Scheduler, Linear Production Coordinator, and/or Shop Supervisors.
- Assist the Linear Production Coordinator with purchasing materials required for projects.
- When applicable, program and/or clean up CNC files for linear material, follow best practices, and flag special requirements.
- Package CNC and nesting information and provide related paper aids, such as drawings, nesting breakdowns, and reports; clearly separate and note special requirements.
- Organize production information by schedule priority and intended fabrication order.
- Maintain shop releases and provide daily status updates to the Linear Production Coordinator, Planner/Scheduler, and Shop Supervisors.
- Perform inventory transactions to allocate or issue material promptly and manage reserves to prevent over-buying.
- Work with the Linear Production Coordinator and Inventory Control Manager on plate material stocking levels.
- Participate in daily and weekly production meetings and update the team on material and processing status.
- Support the production floor by helping remove roadblocks, organize priorities, submittals, and releases, and balance product lines to minimize downtime and unnecessary labor.
- Assist the local Linear Production Coordinator with balancing workload for each release, including checking the Bill of Materials, finish code, grade, revision level, and Import Log.
- Assist the local Linear Production Coordinator with updating BOMs in Tekla for production and administrative reporting.
- Provide backup for the Linear Production Coordinator as needed during absences to maintain production.
- Demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
- Maintain prompt and dependable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
