Junior Planner

Howmet; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Fastening Systems in Fullerton, California is seeking a Junior Planner to support the production scheduling across product lines at an on-site facility within Howmet Aerospace. This entry-level role offers exposure to aerospace manufacturing and a path for advancement within a large, international company.

You will assist with scheduling orders, forecasting material needs, releasing work orders, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to achieve on-time delivery and inventory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Assist Planner 1, II, III or Master Planner to schedule orders to assure customer needs are met.
• Release work orders to production cells or focus factory to meet objectives.
• Forecast raw material and tooling consumption for assigned production cells or focus factory.
• Coordinate supplier's delivery schedules to meet production needs.
• Monitor resource requirements to assure schedule requirements are met.
• Assist in monitoring minimum inventory to support the production schedule.
• Interact with Shipping, Engineering, Quality to resolve problems with timely delivery.
• May assist production to resolve problems relevant to wire receipt, raw material quality, quantity verification and cost allocation.
• Review machine capacity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification: 119290
• Job Category: Operations
• Posting Date: 09/04/2026, 10:42 PM
• Locations: 800 S State College, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Export-Controlled Data: This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
• Currency Code: US Dollar

Responsibilities

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Junior Planner in our Fullerton, California location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

We are currently seeing highly motivated, energetic, entry level or experienced individuals to join our team as a Junior Planner. This is an opportunity to grow your career at a large, international aerospace company.

Summary: Assists with the planning and implementation of the production schedule for the various product lines. Purchase necessary raw materials and supplies to meet production requirements. Coordinate multiple activities to assure on-time delivery, production and inventory goals are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Planner 1, II, III or Master Planner to schedule orders to assure customer needs are met.
• Release work orders to assigned production cells or focus factory as required to meet organizational objectives.
• Forecast raw material and tooling consumption for assigned production cells or focus factory.
• Coordinate supplier's delivery schedules to meet production needs.
• Monitor resource requirements to assure schedule requirements are met.
• Assist in monitoring minimum inventory to support the production schedule. Work with Planner II, III or Master Planner or operations staff.
• Interact with other departments (Shipping, Engineering, Quality) to resolve problems with timely delivery and assist with disposition of rejection notices.
• May assist production to resolve problems relevant to wire receipt, raw material quality, quantity verification, cost allocation and wire issuance.
• Review machine capacity

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and proficiency in Excel
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• ERP, QAD, COP, systems experience is a plus
• 1 - 2 years of experience in Planning capacity

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is responsible to maintain fitness-for-duty while holding the above-described position and should be able to perform the essential tasks of the position in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. This refers to the physical, mental and emotional duties of the job.
• Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
• The employee must occasionally lift / carry / move up to 25 pounds.
• Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy office environment.
• Need to be able to wear safety steel toe shoes and walk around at shop floor environment as needed.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Hearing protection is required while on the shop floor.

Benefits:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $18.26 to $30.49.