Planning Technician - Trade Planning

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a Deck Plate Planner to provide planning support across Electrical, Pipefitting, Machinery or Shipfitting trades in a manufacturing setting. The role involves coordinating material, documentation, and shop-floor tasks while interfacing with frontline supervisors and mechanics.

Requires a high school diploma or GED plus two years in planning/manufacturing/design, sharp reading of ship drawings, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Two years' experience in a planning, manufacturing and/or design field
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend ships drawings and other technical documents preferred
• Competent usage of common PC-based systems (Microsoft Office, etc.) preferred
• Knowledge of BIW work management systems (MACPAC, ESS, JIRA, FLOC, etc.) preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Satisfactory work history (discipline/attendance)
• Must meet all requirements of the physical task analysis for a Deck Plate Planner in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to Front Line Supervisors and mechanics
• Provide necessary documentation to manufacturing to accomplish work
• Research material disposition
• Determine material availability
• Order material as needed
• The job may include job package development and training in various planning functions. Work will include office, shop floor, and onboard tasks.

Job description

The pay for this position ranges from $24.64 - $34.28 per hour.

This role will provide all aspects of Trade Planning support to the Electrical, Pipefitting, Machinery or Shipfitting Trades. Successful candidates will be expected to

• Provide technical assistance to Front Line Supervisors and mechanics
• Provide necessary documentation to manufacturing to accomplish work
• Research material disposition
• Determine material availability
• Order material as needed

The position may also include job package development. Training in the various planning functions will be provided. The job will consist of varying levels of office, shop floor, and onboard work.

High School Diploma / GED required

• Two years' experience in a planning, manufacturing and/or design field
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend ships drawings and other technical documents preferred
• Competent usage of common PC-based systems (Microsoft Office, etc.) preferred
• Knowledge of BIW work management systems (MACPAC, ESS, JIRA, FLOC, etc.) preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Satisfactory work history (discipline/attendance)
• Must meet all requirements of the physical task analysis for a Deck Plate Planner in a manufacturing environment