Trade Planning Technician: Materials & Scheduling

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

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.