CNC Buyer & Production Planner (Aerospace/Precision)

Arrow Staffing; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Staffing in Hawthorne, CA seeks an experienced Manufacturing Buyer / Planner for CNC machining operations. The role blends purchasing with production planning to keep machines running efficiently and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in CNC manufacturing, expertise in tooling, outside processing coordination, and strong ERP/MRP proficiency. This is an onsite, full-time position offering competitive pay and opportunities to optimize material flow.

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing or production planning in CNC manufacturing or aerospace/precision environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience purchasing manufacturing raw materials and tooling, and coordinating outside processing.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials (aluminum, steel, titanium) per engineering specs.
• Source CNC tooling, inserts, end mills, drills, and machining supplies.
• Coordinate outside processing services (anodizing, plating, heat treating, passivation, NDI).
• Manage purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and material availability.
• Plan and schedule production across CNC mills, lathes, and 5-axis centers.
• Track WIP, identify delays, and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy and lead times.
• Collaborate with machinists, programmers, engineering, and quality teams.

Skills

Excel skills

Supplier management

Problem-solving

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T knowledge

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS, E2, Epicor, Global Shop, ProShop)

Job description

Arrow Staffing in Hawthorne, CA seeks an experienced Manufacturing Buyer / Planner for CNC machining operations. The role blends purchasing with production planning to keep machines running efficiently and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in CNC manufacturing, expertise in tooling, outside processing coordination, and strong ERP/MRP proficiency. This is an onsite, full-time position offering competitive pay and opportunities to optimize material flow.