Aerospace Planner

Anaheim Precision Manufacturing

Orange, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$40 Per Hour
SKILLS
AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CATIA CAD, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Communication Skills, Data Sets, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Demand Forecasting/Planning, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Engineering Drawing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Inventory Management, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Metal Manufacturing, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Reporting Dashboards, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), SolidWorks, Team Player, Technical Support, Turning Center, Vision Plan, Welding, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Orange, CA
POSTED
2 days ago
Pay range:$25-$40/hr.

Company Overview

APM is a leading manufacturing corporation with over 30 years of experience in design, development consultation, and fabrications. We cater to a diverse customer base that includes both commercial and aerospace sectors. Our commitment to employee satisfaction is paramount.

Summary

We are seeking a Planner to join our dynamic team at APM. This role is essential in ensuring efficient production processes and inventory management, directly contributing to our mission of delivering high-quality products to our customers. The position is based in the United States.

Responsibilities
  • Generate shop floor travelers from customer drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Develop clear, step-by-step manufacturing operation sequences to support successful part fabrication.
  • Review the planning dashboard daily to monitor job status, priorities, and production flow, and release travelers to the shop floor in alignment with production schedules and manufacturing readiness.
  • Identify outside processing requirements and provide detailed instructions to suppliers to ensure proper part processing.
  • Identify proper inspection steps throughout the manufacturing process to ensure product quality.
  • Develop tooling and fixtures as shop aids for welding, assembly, and related manufacturing processes.
  • Maintain BOMs and routing data within the ERP system.
  • Create drawing-based shop aids to ensure clear understanding of process steps for shop floor operators.
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards, ITAR, DFARS, customer specifications, and aerospace quality requirements.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with Radan (2D) or equivalent nesting software, and CNC toolpath programming for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining.
  • Knowledge of CNC machining setup processes for 3, 4, and 5-axis equipment.
  • Familiarity with CNC turning methods, machining tolerances, and precision manufacturing practices.
  • Strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing theory, fabrication processes, and industry best practices.
Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, sheet metal fabrication, welding, finishing, and assembly processes.
  • Interpret customer engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T requirements, and technical data packages to define manufacturing processes and operation sequences.
  • Proficiency with CAD software including SolidWorks and CATIA.
  • Advanced knowledge of manufacturing materials including metals, castings, forgings, tubing, extrusions, and sheet/plate materials.
  • Strong understanding and application of GD&T principles.
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, BOMs and work instructions.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing specifications including MIL, SAE, ASTM, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace manufacturing requirements.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in demand planning and production planning within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory control principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems is preferred.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a thriving manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply today and become part of our dedicated team at APM!

Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

About the Company

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Anaheim Precision Manufacturing