Production Control Clerk

Production Control Clerk

A Shift

Minimum 40 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! We are seeking Production Control Clerks at all skill levels. Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax!

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment:

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties:

The Production Control (PC) Clerk supports the Production Planning team by preparing and releasing manufacturing jobs into production. This role reviews the ERP dispatch list, ensures all materials, documentation, and process requirements are complete, and follows established procedures to release jobs accurately. The PC Clerk helps maintain the integrity of the production release process and ensures a smooth handoff from planning to manufacturing.

Through On the Job Training (OJT), Production Control Clerk will:

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• Review the ERP dispatch list to identify jobs ready for release.
• Verify job readiness by confirming material availability, completion of required documentation, and process readiness.
• Kit job packets — including travelers, process documentation, and other supporting materials — with the physical job components.
• Follow standard procedures in the ERP system to release jobs to the production floor.
• Communicate with Production Planning, Process Creation, Procurement, and Incoming Inspection to resolve missing materials or incomplete documentation before release.
• Support continuous improvement of the job release and kitting process.

Advancement through the Production Control Clerk ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.

Education Requirements: 

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• A High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational training in manufacturing, carpentry, materials science, machining or similar strongly desired. 

Minimum Requirements:

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• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Reliability and consistency. 

Other Skills and Experience:

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• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical drawings. 
• Hand-eye coordination and/or manual dexterity similar to those skills utilized in artistic, creative or musical activities are desirable. 
• Ability to collect and interpret data
• Strong Multi-tasking skills
• Initiative and mental concentration to learn new skills and techniques 

Work Requirements: 

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.
• The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

Work Environment:

• This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.
• May involve the use of oils and solvents.
• Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
• May require area specific safety training
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes
• May be assigned to various production areas as needs require.

Compensation & Benefits:

Optimax offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Bonus: 25% Monthly Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance: Support for continuing education
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• 401(k): Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Other Benefits: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates.  We encourage you to apply regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 

ITAR Compliance: 

Due to federal regulations, employment at Optimax is limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. (EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. 

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources team at 585-265-1020.