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Job Title: Production Control Specialist / Planner (Welding & Fabrication)
Job Summary
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the flow of materials, work orders, and resources within the welding and fabrication shop to ensure efficient, on-time production of high-quality products that meet customer specifications while adhering to safety standards. Experience programming CNC equipment for nesting beams and plate a must.
Key Responsibilities
· Planning & Scheduling: Follow production schedules, create work orders, nest materials for production. Insure inventory and purchasing requirements.
· Material & Inventory Control: Manage raw material (beam, plate, bar) and finished goods inventory; coordinate with purchasing for timely material delivery.
· Workflow Management: Monitor production progress, adjust schedules as needed, identify bottlenecks, and ensure smooth transitions between processes.
· Data & Reporting: Utilize ERP systems for tracking, document production data, and generate reports on efficiency, output, and delays.
· Quality & Safety: Enforce quality standards and safety protocols (PPE, hazard awareness); ensure compliance.
Qualifications & Skills
· Experience: Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing control, ideally in a metal fabrication/welding environment. Pronest and Tekla Power Fab software experience is preferred.
· Technical Skills: Familiarity with nesting software, DXF and NC1 files, reading blueprints, and ERP/MRP software.
· Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, problem-solving, excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
· Education: High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications a plus.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to move around a busy shop floor, lift moderate weights (up to 50 lbs), and operate basic office equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Tekla: 2 years (Preferred)
- CNC Equipment Programming: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Weatherford, TX 76088 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25