Machine Shop Logistics Specialist

Pacific-Aerospace-and-Electronics; Olds (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits: medical, dental, &

Job summary

PacAero in Wenatchee, WA seeks a Machine Shop Logistics Specialist to coordinate daily scheduling for the machine shop and manage vendor relationships, stock levels, and purchasing to keep jobs moving.

You will attend daily meetings, update production boards, and prepare dispatch lists based on priority, skill level, and production needs, ensuring timely job completion in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Good computer skills.
• Must be organized.
• Basic math skills.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to sit for extended periods.
• Professional, team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Flexibility to work overtime or after hours when necessary.
• Must be able to retain information.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Identify process improvements.
• Support company/management decisions.
• Offers help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily scheduling meeting with supervisor and manager.
• Keep information up to date on white board daily.
• Look ahead at the PTO calendar so we can fill voids in past due work centers or to cover hot jobs.
• Add accurate EFD’s daily.
• Assist IPT’s with scheduling questions or concerns.
• Follow priority codes and scheduling dates to create dispatch list for all machines in the shop daily.
• Identifying and escalating any scheduling issues to your supervisor/manager.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with leads or manager/supervisor and other production personnel with scheduling needs or concerns.
• Efficient at splitting work orders, moving jobs from one work center to another, using plan chart, removing set-up times, and requesting changes.
• Write up and send a detailed plan for all off shifts to follow based on priorities, start dates, and skill levels.
• Look ahead to understand what jobs are coming so we can prepare our team effectively.
• Send job priority list to tool room for setups.
• Maintain a good relationship with all vendors.
• Manage auto-cribs and stock levels of all consumable goods.
• Create and send purchasing requisitions, purchasing order, capex forms, and pack slip.
• Work with accounts payable to verify accuracy of all purchases for machine shop.
• Request and follow up on quotes and purchases with vendors.

Skills

English

Computer skills

Organized

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Handwriting

Following instructions

Process improvements

Independent work

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Machine Shop Logistics Specialist to join our team! A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

The Position:

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and maintaining efficient daily scheduling operations within the machine shop. This role involves attending daily meetings with supervisors and managers to align priorities, updating production boards, and managing accurate scheduling data including EFDs. Collaborates closely with IPTs, leads, and production personnel to address scheduling concerns, prioritize workloads, and ensure timely completion of jobs. Prepares detailed shift plans and dispatch lists based on priority codes, skill levels, and production needs. Additionally manages vendor relationships, overlooks consumable stock levels, and handles purchasing activities including requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, and payment verification to support seamless shop operations.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 5am to 1:30pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to your supervisor/manager.

Machine Shop Logistics Specialist Responsibilities

• Attend daily scheduling meeting with supervisor and manager.
• Keep information up to date on white board daily.
• Look ahead at the PTO calendar so we can fill voids in past due work centers or to cover hot jobs.
• Add accurate EFD’s daily.
• Assist IPT’s with scheduling questions or concerns.
• Follow priority codes and scheduling dates to create dispatch list for all machines in the shop daily.
• Identifying and escalating any scheduling issues to your supervisor/manager.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with leads or manager/supervisor and other production personnel with scheduling needs or concerns.
• Efficient at splitting work orders, moving jobs from one work center to another, using plan chart, removing set-up times, and requesting changes.
• Write up and send a detailed plan for all off shifts to follow based on priorities, start dates, and skill levels.
• Look ahead to understand what jobs are coming so we can prepare our team effectively.
• Send job priority list to tool room for setups.
• Maintain a good relationship with all vendors.
• Manage auto-cribs and stock levels of all consumable goods.
• Create and send purchasing requisitions, purchasing order, capex forms, and pack slip.
• Work with accounts payable to verify accuracy of all purchases for machine shop.
• Request and follow up on quotes and purchases with vendors.

Benefits:

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At PacAero, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests. Employees will also accrue sick time per WA state regulations.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, corporate gym membership discounts, and more.

Due to ITAR Requirements, all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Essential:

• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Good computer skills.
• Must be organized.
• Basic math skills.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Professional, team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Flexibility to work overtime or after hours when necessary.
• Must be able to retain information.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Identify process improvements.
• Support company/management decisions.
• Offers help when needed.
• Understanding of the effects of process deviation.
• Advise management of policy violations.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Work Environment

• Noise: The machine shop can often be a loud environment with constant noise from equipment requiring mandatory hearing protection.
• Safety hazards: Logistics Specialist can be exposed to inherent risks from powerful, high-speed equipment, including moving parts and sharp tools. Safety protocols are critical to prevent injuries.
• Contaminants: The work involves exposure to airborne particles like metal dust, coolant mist, and chemical fumes, necessitating adequate ventilation and protective measures to minimize health risks when on the shop floor.
• Protective gear: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a requirement for safety. This includes safety glasses and hearing protection on the shop floor.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing/Sitting: Logistics Specialist can spend long hours on their feet or sitting at a computer.
• Lifting: The job can require lifting and moving heavy parts or raw materials. Some roles may involve moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds when on the shop floor.
• Manual dexterity: Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination are necessary for manipulating tools, setting up machines, and performing precise measurements.
• Repetitive motion: Many tasks, such as loading and unloading workpieces, deburring parts, inspecting parts, are repetitive and can potentially lead to musculoskeletal issues over time.
• Precision and vision: Logistics Specialist must have excellent close-up vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Stamina: Physical stamina is required for the duration of a shift to perform all duties of the job.

In addition, all employees of PA&E are expected to

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes