Planner

Timken; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Planner/Estimator to ensure accurate planning and cost-effective estimating of manufactured parts. The role includes streamlining processes, improving efficiencies, and communicating requirements to reduce errors. The ideal candidate has significant experience in machining and manufacturing, along with mechanical aptitude and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, and you will be an integral part of a global team dedicated to innovation and performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

PPE reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years direct trade experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of machining including boring mills, lathes, and grinders.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of gearing and gear boxes.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and cost-effective planning of manufactured parts.
• Ensure timely and accurate estimation of jobs.
• Assist Operations in developing efficient manufacturing processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational and project planning ability

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Journeyman or 10+ years’ experience as a Machinist, Industrial Mechanic, or Welder

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Epicor or comparable ERP system

Job description

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Career Opportunity: Planner/Estimator

What Timken makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Together, We’ll Keep the World Moving Forward

Standard Machine was founded in 1967 and acquired by Timken in 2013. Not everyone knows what Timken makes. But you'll recognize what Timken makes possible. We engineer solutions that keep the world moving by offering products and services to keep the world’s equipment, machinery, and vehicles in motion. At Standard Machine we design and manufacture high-quality parts for critical industries including pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, chemical processing plants, steel mills, marine applications, transportation, military, and aerospace.

Reporting to the Planning and Inside Sales Manager, Planner/Estimator’s complete cost‑effective estimating and planning of jobs, including purchasing materials, to meet customer requirements, company manufacturing capabilities and company cost targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of accurate, timely, cost effective and efficient planning of manufactured parts.
  • Streamline the processes of planning to minimize manufacturing time and costs through efficient process selection, workflow, tooling specification, and any other critical requirements.
  • Provide accurate estimation of operation times to enhance shop scheduling and workflow.
  • Obtain and provide clear and concise communication of customer, design, and manufacturing specifications and requirements to convey required info and reduce the possibility of errors.
  • Co‑ordinate with materials department to ensure timely and cost‑effective purchasing of materials to meet customer delivery and company WIP cost targets.
  • Issue Job Travellers to production to meet customer documentation requirements.
• Ensure efficient, accurate and timely estimation of jobs.
  • Estimate to minimize lead times for Sales and maximize the accuracy of job costs and profit margins.
  • Provide timely interpretation of customer requirements rendered into accurate estimates and quotes.
  • Liaise with customer service to ensure customer product and delivery requirements are addressed and, when necessary, alternatives presented.
• Assist Operations in the development of efficient manufacturing and repair processes.
  • Improve planning efficiency through the development of and maintenance of templates, BOM’s, manufacturing methods.
  • Reduce length of production delays by assisting in the trouble shooting of problems on the shop floor.
  • Improve production efficiencies through the development of production procedures.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate possesses the following education and competencies.

Education

• Journeyman or 10+ years’ experience as a Machinist, Industrial Mechanic, or Welder.

Minimum 5+ years direct trade experience, preferably in a custom manufacturing environment.

• 5+ years in previous customer service or planning role will be considered an asset.
• Understanding of machining including boring mills, lathes, hobbers, slotters, grinders, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of gearing, gear boxes, and related operations
• General knowledge of welding, heat treat, industrial painting, and material handling
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including conflict resolution skills
• Deadline‑oriented and strong attention to detail
• Accurate task completion with ability review and check own work
• Strong organizational and project planning ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
• Proficiency with Epicor or comparable ERP system

Work that Matters

Working at Timken means working with dozens of industries on projects that have the potential to change the world. Everywhere you look, we’re there, improving reliability, raising the bar for efficiency, and driving sustainability. That’s been our focus for more than a century. And every day we seek out new opportunities to help our partners reach higher levels of achievement. All our work is held to the highest quality standards, and our facility maintains all of the following certifications and affiliations: API, ISO 9001-2015, AGMA, and CWB.

Working at Standard Machine, a Timken Brand, opens the door for opportunity, benefits, and security.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary to secure the brightest talent for our organization. We also have a short‑term incentive (bonus) plan that pays based on individual and company performance.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, AD&D, employee assistance program, RRSP/DPSP with company matching, vehicle discount programs, and MORE. We provide all PPE required, including annual reimbursement for steel‑toed boots, and bi‑annual reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.

Continuing Education

You’ll have the chance to gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of industries and applications. Learn more through hands‑on experience, core training and a selection of more than 4,400 online courses. In addition, tuition assistance opportunities are available if you want to enhance your education in a field related to your career.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Applicants must provide proof of all relevant qualifications and be available to participate in a pre‑employment testing procedure.

Only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada, residing in Canada, will be considered for this position.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next‑generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 5x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 14x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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