Manufacturing Planner – CAD/FAB & Shop Scheduling

rkmi; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries in Henderson, CO is seeking a Production Planner to ensure CAD (DETAILING)/FAB processes meet customer requirements and to optimize batch flow in the fabrication shop. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Shop and Field personnel to deliver high-quality products on time.

The role involves updating forecasts and schedules, maintaining data in Tekla PowerFab and ATek Steel Solutions, and supporting continuous improvement while working within budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of planning experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and follow guidance effectively.
• Proven track record of contributing to development and improvement of operational concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily Production Planning of work orders.
• Set up the scheduling of material procurement, processing of material, fabrication and painting.
• Maintain Global Shop Solutions scheduling software database.
• Supervise and coordinate material procurement with purchasing.
• Interpret specifications and blueprints for processes and cost impacts.
• Develop work orders and production sequences for fabrication.
• Manage and analyze shop productivity tracking and rates.
• Create cutting programs and nest plate shapes for plasma burn table.
• Generate shop information for QC, logistics, and teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Tekla PowerFab

ATek Steel Solutions

Python X

Job description

RK Industries in Henderson, CO is seeking a Production Planner to ensure CAD (DETAILING)/FAB processes meet customer requirements and to optimize batch flow in the fabrication shop. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Shop and Field personnel to deliver high-quality products on time.

The role involves updating forecasts and schedules, maintaining data in Tekla PowerFab and ATek Steel Solutions, and supporting continuous improvement while working within budgets and timelines.