Aston Carter
Job Title
Manufacturing Planner (Contract to Hire) – Auburn, Washington, USA
Job Description As a Manufacturing Planner, you will create comprehensive manufacturing plans that provide production operators with all necessary instructions and specifications to fabricate quality parts effectively. You will serve as the primary liaison between our organization and customers regarding technical issues, interpreting customer specifications, blueprints, and visual aids for planning purposes.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain comprehensive manufacturing plans for production.
Act as the primary liaison between the organization and customers for technical issues.
Read and interpret customer specifications, blueprints, and visual aids for planning.
Research and incorporate engineering or purchase order changes into manufacturing plans.
Determine customer requirements and develop plans for new and existing jobs promptly.
Collaborate with production to resolve manufacturing issues related to tools, methods, and engineering.
Serve as a liaison between product lines and customer service cells.
Identify substitutes for raw materials for new and rework orders if needed.
Initiate and assist with changes to manufacturing plans.
Prioritize work to ensure customer requirements and on‑time delivery.
Oversee document control, ensuring electronic files and revisions are current.
Utilize the JobBoss ERP system effectively.
Essential Skills
Understanding of aerospace specifications.
Experience in blueprint reading.
1‑3 years of experience in production and manufacturing planning.
ITAR compliance.
Schedule planning and logistics.
Material planning.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Background in military specifications and drawings is highly preferred.
Cross‑train and support other team positions as required.
Familiarity with technical drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
Ability to read measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and gages.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain neat work areas.
Fluency in English, both written and oral.
Work Environment The role requires standing, using hands to handle objects, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities such as close, distance, and color vision are necessary. The work hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Familiarity with machine set‑up, hand tool selection, and inspection methodology is beneficial. The position requires effective communication of technical manufacturing processes to machinists and assemblers in a clear written format.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire – Auburn, Washington, USA.
Pay And Benefits Pay range: $35.00 – $39.00 per hour.
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.
About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500.
Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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Job Description As a Manufacturing Planner, you will create comprehensive manufacturing plans that provide production operators with all necessary instructions and specifications to fabricate quality parts effectively. You will serve as the primary liaison between our organization and customers regarding technical issues, interpreting customer specifications, blueprints, and visual aids for planning purposes.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain comprehensive manufacturing plans for production.
Act as the primary liaison between the organization and customers for technical issues.
Read and interpret customer specifications, blueprints, and visual aids for planning.
Research and incorporate engineering or purchase order changes into manufacturing plans.
Determine customer requirements and develop plans for new and existing jobs promptly.
Collaborate with production to resolve manufacturing issues related to tools, methods, and engineering.
Serve as a liaison between product lines and customer service cells.
Identify substitutes for raw materials for new and rework orders if needed.
Initiate and assist with changes to manufacturing plans.
Prioritize work to ensure customer requirements and on‑time delivery.
Oversee document control, ensuring electronic files and revisions are current.
Utilize the JobBoss ERP system effectively.
Essential Skills
Understanding of aerospace specifications.
Experience in blueprint reading.
1‑3 years of experience in production and manufacturing planning.
ITAR compliance.
Schedule planning and logistics.
Material planning.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Background in military specifications and drawings is highly preferred.
Cross‑train and support other team positions as required.
Familiarity with technical drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
Ability to read measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and gages.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain neat work areas.
Fluency in English, both written and oral.
Work Environment The role requires standing, using hands to handle objects, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities such as close, distance, and color vision are necessary. The work hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Familiarity with machine set‑up, hand tool selection, and inspection methodology is beneficial. The position requires effective communication of technical manufacturing processes to machinists and assemblers in a clear written format.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire – Auburn, Washington, USA.
Pay And Benefits Pay range: $35.00 – $39.00 per hour.
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.
About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500.
Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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