WHO ARE WE
Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.
Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a Planner to create and maintain all manufacturing plans ensuring that all internal and external customer requirements are met. Plan work to ensure 100% on-time delivery by maximizing production capacity.
In all actions, supports the Quality Policy, Mission Statement and other policies and procedures by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teaming, individual accountability and respect for people.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Creates comprehensive manufacturing plans designed to provide production operators with all instructions and specifications necessary to effectively fabricate quality parts.
- Primary liaison between the company and customers regarding technical issues.
- Read and interpret customer specifications, blue prints, masking aides, and visual aids as required for basic/complex planning.
- Researches and incorporates engineering and/or purchase order changes into manufacturing plans.
- Determine customer requirements, develop planning for new jobs and modify existing jobs in a timely manner.
- Work with production to resolve manufacturing issues. This may involve tools, methods, engineering, inspection and interpretation of specifications.
- Acts as a liaison between the product lines and applicable customer service cells.
- Assists in identifying substitutes for raw material for new and rework orders if required.
- Initiates and assists with changes of operations to manufacturing plans.
- Prioritize work to ensure customer requirements and on-time delivery.
- Oversee document control to ensure electronic files are current and that all document control revisions levels are current in system for the individual documents that changed and updated on the Engineering Master for any details or assemblies that use the updated document.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cross-trains and supports other team positions as required.
- Knows, understands and follows all job tools available and applicable to the job and the plant including PF's, Work Instructions, etc.
- All duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or other members of the management team.
- Create FAI's from Customer Engineering Dwgs & Specifications using Inspection Xpert & Net-Inspect.
- Perform PO review and Customer Engineering Dwg change review.
- Must be able to work overtime and weekends if the need arises.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
- 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in an aerospace environment
- Excellent organizational skills and the discipline to maintain systems and keep all work areas neat and clean.
- Fluent in the English language (both written and oral)
- Comprehensive knowledge of customer drawings, specs or other engineering tools.
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing flows, sequences, and capabilities of assigned product lines.
- Ability to read measuring equipment (micrometer, calipers, protractor, height gages, scale and radius gages, etc.).
- High level of experience with CATIA or any solid modeling CAD package a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, push and pull to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to walk and/ or stand.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision; color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability of adjust focus.
WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?
We take care of our people.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
- Competitive wages
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
- Wellness program
- Tuition assistance
Subject to Eligibility, terms, and conditions:Base Non-Exempt Pay Range: $21.00 - 27.50 per hour
This base pay range is specific to residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington, and any other state that may require such disclosure. Compensation in other geographies may vary.
Base salary is just one component of Sonaca North America’s total rewards philosophy. We offer a wide range of benefits that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and more.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.
Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.
Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.
Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans Employer
NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS
It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (“LMI Aerospace”).
This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.
Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.
Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email info@sonaca-na.com.
