Plate Production Coordinator

TrueNorth Steel; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

Job summary

TrueNorth Steel in Fargo, ND is seeking a skilled Materials/Production Support role to coordinate piece and plate processing. You will assist in scheduling, BOM reporting, and material purchases while supporting CNC programming and shop documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and cross‑department collaboration to keep production moving and on budget. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to read blueprints and translate into shop instructions.
• Ability to learn company software including Tekla PowerFab/ProNest/SyteLine and others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic math and algebraic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and quality policies.
• Assist coordination of production schedules across work centers.
• Generate BOM reports with priority information from PM, Planner-Scheduler, and Supervisors.
• Aid in purchasing material required for projects.
• Program and/or clean CNC files for linear material as needed.

Skills

CAD/CNC skills

Blueprint reading

Software proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Math and problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tekla PowerFab/ProNest/SyteLine

Job description

TrueNorth Steel - Fargo
4401 Main Ave
Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Description

SHIFT: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 6:00 am - 11:00 am (OT as needed on Friday/Saturday)

PAY RATE: $28.75-$31.00+ per hour (DOE) + Full Benefit Package

LOCATION: Fargo, ND

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Linear Production Coordinator and Planner/Scheduler in coordinating complete and accurate processing of component pieces and/or plate items.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follow all company safety and quality policies.
• Assist Linear Production Coordinator, Planner/Scheduler and Shop Supervisor(s) in determining production schedules for various work centers within the production facility.
• Generate standard BOM reports with priority information provided by PM, Planner-Scheduler, Linear Production Coordinator and/or Shop Supervisor(s).
• Aid Linear Production Coordinator in purchasing material required for project requirements.
• If applicable, program and/or clean up CNC files for linear material following best practices and flagging any special requirements.
• Package CNC and nesting information and provide any paper aid (drawings, nesting breakdowns, reports, etc.) ensuring that any special requirements (i.e. CVN) are separated and clearly noted. Ensure this is organized by priority based on schedule and intended order of fabrication.
• Maintain releases to the shop and provide updates to Linear Production Coordinator, Planner/Scheduler and Shop Supervisor(s) on status daily.
• Perform transactions in inventory to allocate/issue material in a timely manner and manage the reserves to prevent over-buying.
• Work with the Linear Production Coordinator and Inventory Control Manager on stocking levels for plate material.
• Participate in the daily/weekly production meetings and update the team with status of materials and processing.
• Provide day to day support on the production floor by assisting to remove roadblocks, helping organize priorities/submittals/releases and balance product lines to minimize downtime and unnecessary labor.
• Aid local Linear Production Coordinator to balance workload with each release including checking of Bill of Materials, finish code, grade, revision level and Import Log review.
• Aid local Linear Production Coordinator to update BOM in Tekla as needed for both production and administrative reporting.
• Provide back-up to Linear Production Coordinator as needed during absence to keep production going.
• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to operate Computer Aided Design/Computer Numerical Control (CAD/CNC) equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to learn company software (Tekla PowerFab/ProNest/SyteLine/Others).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to perform algebraic functions manually or with digital assistance.
• Ability to logically think through process steps and identify potential issues.
• Ability to work effectively with all departments and other divisions.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/QUALITIES

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for their actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with management using the spoken word.
• Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with co-workers.
• Resilient – Ability to recover from or adjust to misfortune or setbacks.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year experience preferred.

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