Job Title: Manufacturing Planner

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for creating comprehensive manufacturing plans, providing production operators with all necessary instructions and specifications to fabricate quality parts effectively. You will serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and customers, ensuring clear communication and interpretation of technical documents, blueprints, and customer specifications. Your role will involve researching engineering changes, determining customer requirements, and developing and modifying planning for new and existing jobs. Additionally, you will work closely with production teams to resolve any manufacturing issues and prioritize work to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities

Create manufacturing plans with detailed instructions and specifications for production operators.Act as a liaison between technical teams and customers regarding technical issues.Read and interpret customer specifications, blueprints, and visual aids for planning.Incorporate engineering and purchase order changes into manufacturing plans.Determine customer requirements and develop planning for new jobs.Collaborate with production to resolve manufacturing issues.Assist in identifying substitutes for raw materials and initiate changes in manufacturing plans.Oversee document control to ensure electronic files and revisions are current.Utilize the JobBoss ERP system for planning and scheduling tasks.

Essential Skills

Understanding of Aerospace Specifications.Experience in blueprint reading.1-3 years of experience in production and manufacturing planning.Compliance with ITAR requirements.Proficiency in schedule planning, logistics, and material planning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in Military specifications and drawings is highly preferred.Cross-training and support for other team positions.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain systems.Fluency in English, both written and oral.Comprehensive knowledge of customer drawings, specs, and engineering tools.Ability to read measuring equipment like micrometers, calipers, and protractors.

Work Environment

The work environment requires regular standing, handling objects, and communication. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, and color vision are necessary. The position requires reading technical drawings and communicating manufacturing processes to machinists and assemblers. Familiarity with machine setup and hand tool selection is beneficial. Work hours are from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday. The role involves collaboration with Quality Assurance to establish first article and change management needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, Washington.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

Medical, Dental & Vision401(k)/RothBasic/Supplemental Life & AD&DShort and long-term disabilityHSA & DCFSATransportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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