Planning Technician - Trade Planning

General Dynamics Corporation; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME is seeking a Planning Technician - Trade Planning. This role provides all aspects of Trade Planning support to the Electrical, Pipefitting, Machinery or Shipfitting trades, with pay ranging from $24.64 to $34.28 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting Front Line Supervisors, preparing documentation for manufacturing, researching material disposition, determining material availability, and ordering materials.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a planning, manufacturing and/or design field.
• Ability to read and comprehend ships drawings and other technical documents preferred
• Competent usage of 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

Skills

Planning

Manufacturing

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

MACPAC

ESS

JIRA

FLOC

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Planning Technician - Trade Planning

US-ME-Bath

Type: Regular Full-Time

Remaining Positions: 6

Post End Date: 10/26/2026

Category: Planning

Salary Grade: L7

Shift: 1st

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

High School Diploma / GED required

Qualifications

• 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

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.