Production Planner – Sheet Metal Fabrication

ABC Sheet Metal / Steeldyne Industries Anaheim, CA | Full-Time | On-Site Salary: $75,000 per year About the Position ABC Sheet Metal is hiring a Production Planner with sheet metal fabrication experience to coordinate aerospace manufacturing jobs from order review through production and delivery. You’ll help plan manufacturing work, track parts through production, expedite materials and outside services, and keep customers informed. This role combines production scheduling, job tracking, technical problem-solving, and coordination with the shop floor . Sheet metal fabrication experience, a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and at least one year of professional experience are required. Training in our specific manufacturing capabilities, planning procedures, and estimating processes will be provided as needed. We are an AS9100D-certified, ITAR-registered manufacturer of precision sheet metal components, machined parts, weldments, and fabricated assemblies for aerospace, defense, and space applications. Responsibilities Develop and update production schedules for sheet metal components and fabricated assemblies based on delivery dates, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. Track jobs through cutting, forming, welding, machining, outside processing, inspection, and shipment. Identify material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and production delays; coordinate solutions to keep fabrication work progressing. Review customer purchase orders, engineering drawings, 3D models, GD&T, and material specifications to determine job requirements, including material thicknesses, forming requirements, and fabrication tolerances. Work closely with production, engineering, purchasing, and quality to clarify requirements, resolve manufacturing issues, and support the shop floor. Communicate with customers about order status, technical questions, schedule changes, and delivery commitments. Coordinate with material suppliers and outside processors to confirm lead times, track orders, and expedite materials and services. Use SolidWorks to review and work with part models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings. Assist with CAD, reverse engineering, and proposed drawing or specification changes, coordinating required approvals. Assist with estimating material, labor, tooling, and outside-processing costs for quotations and production planning. Maintain accurate schedules, job records, technical documentation, and customer and supplier correspondence. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Minimum of one year of professional experience. Sheet metal fabrication experience , including practical knowledge of materials, cutting, forming, fabrication tolerances, and manufacturing requirements. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements. SolidWorks proficiency for working with models and drawings. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and electronic file management . Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow through on commitments. Willingness to work closely with shop personnel, ask questions, and learn our manufacturing processes. Availability to work full-time, on-site in Anaheim, CA. Preferred Qualifications Experience in production planning, scheduling, expediting, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, or manufacturing project coordination. Aerospace manufacturing experience involving precision metal components, weldments, or mechanical assemblies. Familiarity with CNC machining and welding. Understanding of material traceability, first article inspections, and outside processing. Experience with Autodesk Inventor or Mastercam. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Paid vacation and holidays. Training in our manufacturing capabilities, production planning, and estimating processes. How to Apply Submit your résumé hi…

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