Planner

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Canada is seeking a Planner/Estimator to impact industrial efficiency. This role involves planning and estimating manufacturing jobs, requiring at least 10 years of experience as a Machinist or similar position. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical aptitude, communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and continuing education opportunities. Candidates must be Canadian residents.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

PPE reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a previous customer service or planning role is an asset.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and review own work.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely planning of manufactured parts.
• Estimate job costs and lead times accurately.
• Assist Operations in the development of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Machining understanding

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project planning ability

Education

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

Minimum 5+ years direct trade experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Epicor ERP system

Job description

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, BOMs, 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.

Competencies

• Understanding of machining including boring mills, lathes, hobbers, slotters, grinders, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of gearing, gearboxes, 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 to 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.

Put your Career in GEAR today!

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.

Benefits

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.