Production Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Production Planner

Job Description

This role involves working under the direct supervision of the CTO to ensure accurate and timely workflow to the shop floor. You will provide support in contract review, planning, and shipping, ensuring that assigned tasks conform to specifications and instructions. This position requires verifying that work performed meets or exceeds quality standards, and involves taking on additional responsibilities as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, specifications, and customer documents to understand the scope of work.
• Evaluate incoming documents for contract review.
• Document and request information from customers to enable process orders to be released.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and planning instructions, preparing planning instructions accordingly.
• Generate reports using Excel or Access.
• Take pictures of hardware as needed for documentation.
• Develop and train team members in novel skills and processes.

Essential Skills

• Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Shop Tech, JobBOSS, and ERP Software.
• Ability to review specifications or blueprints to determine process and inspection requirements.
• Adaptability to a changing technology environment.
• Capability to work under time constraints to meet customer demands.
• Proficiency in maintaining resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, and government requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Analytical skills to assess customer requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and a self-starter attitude.
• Proficiency in using hand inspection tools.
• Education or experience in engineering or quality assurance is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where continuous learning and personal growth are encouraged. We value collaboration and high-quality standards, offering a supportive work environment that promotes professional development. Enjoy the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an industry that thrives on innovation and precision.

Work Environment

The work environment involves a manufacturing setting where procedures are strictly adhered to. You will be working with advanced technologies and tools, including software like Microsoft Office, Shop Tech, and ERP systems. Expect a collaborative atmosphere with departmental meetings and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orange, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Orange,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.