Production Office Expeditor

Drake--williams-Steel,-Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake-Williams Steel, Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks a Production Office Specialist to expedite steel delivery, CNC files, shop drawings, and materials in collaboration with detailing, purchasing, and shop staff to maximize throughput and meet production schedules.

The role involves creating CNC programs, tracking material deliveries, organizing drawings, revising shop releases and BOMs, and maintaining accurate materials records for fabrication processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and carry out complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use independent judgment in the analysis of work requirements and the determination of alternative methods within standard practices.
• Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on progress and priorities.
• Thorough knowledge of the fabricating capacities of shop processing equipment.
• Good knowledge of information flow required to process Contract jobs and Service Center jobs.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge of the DWS BOM system and computer production system.
• Good PC experience and ability to learn to write CNC parts programs.

Responsibilities

• Expedite the delivery of steel, shop drawings, CNC files, materials and supplies with purchasing and detailing to maximize throughput and meet schedules.
• Work with detailing to use computer files effectively for CNC machines; create and adjust CNC programs as needed.
• Track and ensure delivery of materials needed for jobs, ensuring on-time arrival.
• Collect, organize, and distribute drawings and information needed by shop and other departments.
• Resolve obvious errors and missing information on shop drawings before release to the shop.
• Create shop releases and generate cutting lists, CNC program files, and other fabrication information.
• Make revisions to shop releases, cutting lists, BOMs, CNC programs, and related data.
• Maintain accurate bill of materials for all jobs.
• Schedule and track materials shipped to outside vendors for processing or value-added services.
• Communicate changes to shop drawings/releases and hold notices promptly to relevant personnel.
• Distribute revised shop drawings and update production records to create an audit trail of revisions.
• Other duties as directed by Production Office Supervisors.

Skills

Read shop drawings

CNC programming

BOM system

PC proficiency

Decision making

Fabrication equipment knowledge

Instruction comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College experience desired

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Primary Purpose of this Position:Expedite the delivery of steel, shop drawings, production equipment CNC files, materials and supplies with purchasing, detailing and shop personnel to maximize production through-put and meet production and delivery schedules.Essential Job Functions:Work with detailing to use computer files effectively for CNC machines; create and adjust CNC programs as needed.Track and ensure delivery of materials needed for jobs, making sure everything arrives on time.Collect, organize, and distribute drawings and information needed by the shop and other departments.Resolve obvious errors and missing information on shop drawings before release to the shop.Create shop releases and generate cutting lists, CNC program files, and other associated information required for fabrication. Make revisions to shop releases, cutting lists, bills of material, CNC programs, and other information as necessary. Maintain accurate bill of materials for all jobs.Work with shop personnel to maximize the utilization of CNC programs for productive and efficient operations of shop equipment.Schedule and track materials shipped to outside vendors for processing or value-added services such as galvanizers, machine shops, sub-fabricators, etc.Ensure that changes to shop drawings released for fabrication, “hold” notifications, and other reasons to stop fabrication, are communicated immediately to the appropriate persons. Responsible for distributing revised shop drawings, revising cutting lists and other production-related documents, and updating and documenting records to create an “audit trail” for revisions made.Other duties as directed by the Production Office Supervisors.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:1. Ability to understand and carry out complicated verbal and written instructions.2. Ability to use independent judgment in the analysis of work requirements and the determination of alternative methods to be used within the limits of standard accepted practices.3. Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.4. Thorough working knowledge of the fabricating capacities of shop processing equipment.5. Good working knowledge of flow of information required to process Contract jobs and Service Center jobs.6. Excellent ability to read and interpret shop drawings.7. Ability to quickly gain a thorough working knowledge of the DWS computer bill of material system and computer production system.8. Good PC computer experience and ability to learn to write parts programs for CNC fabrication equipment.Physical Demands:Stand OCCASIONALLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.Walk OCCASIONALLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift. The distances walked will range from a distance of a few feet to several hundred feet.Sit FREQUENTLY to CONTINUOUSLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.Lift weights up to 30 pounds OCCASIONALLY from floor to head level, which includes the various prints, books, binders, and papers utilized to perform the usual work duties.Lift weights up to 50 pounds RARELY to OCCASIONALLY from floor to chest level, which may include boxes of papers, books, etc.Carry weights noted above distances ranging from a few feet to several hundred feet. 50 pounds would be carried 50 feet. Lifting devices are available.Climb OCCASIONALLY onto steps or ladders.Stoop or crouch OCCASIONALLY while performing the regular job duties. Tasks would include looking in filing cabinets, removing supplies, and restocking paper in the copier. The position will be held continuously for a few seconds to a few minutes, depending upon task.Kneel OCCASIONALLY in the commission of job duties, depending upon the task.Crawl OCCASIONALLY up to 10 feet to plug in equipment, retrieve dropped materials, etc.Reach forward OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to perform job duties or to retrieve tools. The employee will OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY be required to reach to full forward extension.Reach overhead OCCASIONALLY to retrieve books, supplies, etc.Push and pull drawers open OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to retrieve tools or supplies.Gross finger dexterity skills required operating the mouse utilized in the course of standard job duties. Fine finger dexterity is not required.Non-Material Handling DemandsEmployee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including overtime and weekends may be required based on Drake-Williams Steel’s needs.Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues.Visual ability to read and interpret material to satisfactorily do job.Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions OCCASIONALLY.Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts OCCASIONALLY.Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants OCCASIONALLY.Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.Tools Utilized:Pencil, Square, Tape Measure, Markers, and other miscellaneous office supplies.Experience and Education:1. High School degree or equivalent.2. College and/or experience working in a related field is desired but not required.3. Structural Steel experience is a plus.