Material Coordinator

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking Material Coordinator with aviation tool crib experience for an opportunity at San Antonio, Texas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Material Coordinator coordinates and expedites flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules or department supervisors' priorities. In this job, the Material Coordinator reviews production schedules and confers with department supervisors to determine material required or overdue and to locate material, requisitions material and establishes delivery sequences to departments according to job order priorities and anticipated availability of material; arranges for in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules, and with department supervisors for repair and assembly of material and its transportation to various departments, and examines material delivered to production departments to verify if type specified.

This Worker may monitor and control movement of material and parts along conveyor system, using remote-control panel board, compute amount of material needed for specific job orders, applying knowledge of product and manufacturing processes and using adding machine; compile report of quantity and type of material on hand, move or transport material from one department to another, using hand or industrial truck; may compile perpetual production records in order to locate material in process of production, using manual or computerized system, and maintain employee records.

To process, verify, route, and appropriately store, order, deliver, track and maintain various supplies and materials in accordance with prescribed storage and delivery methods per Company and customer requirements.
Performs tasks such as shipping, receiving, inspecting, driving, using material handling equipment, computer operation, etc.

• Able to read and interpret work orders, requisition part lists, specifications, shipping and receiving documents, etc.
• Ability to document and maintain material requisitions, picking instructions, etc.
• Able to apply basic mathematics to count, add, subtract, inventory parts and supplies, etc.
• Able to set up and operate a variety of hand tools: hammers, crowbars, wire counters, etc.
• Able to fabricate special containers as required for shipment of parts per Company and customer specifications.
• Able to set up and operate a variety of simple measuring devices: scales, etc.
• Able to operate company vehicles and other GSE equipment required for delivery and storing of material and supplies.
• Able to operate a terminal or computer to input, retrieve and interpret information regarding ordering, inventory and tracking of stock.
• Able to set up and operate stationary and portable barcode readers, pan stock counting and packing equipment and banding equipment.
• Able to operate overhead cranes, hoists, side loaders, forklifts, tow motors, etc.
• Maintain tools and equipment and work area.
• Able to consolidate parts and assemble into parts kits, hazardous material kits, tooling kits, etc.
• Able to prepare parts for storage according to procedures.
• Ability to stock and issue a variety of parts and crib items including sealers and hazardous materials.
• Ability to perform rough cutting and non-angular cutting of materials, primarily tubing.
• Ability to ride in picker machinery to high storage bins to store and retrieve parts.
• Verifies materials and merchandise as received against receiving documents: Reports discrepancies and damage.
• Routes materials to prescribed storage location in accordance with prescribed storage procedures.
• Conducts inventory of stored materials and reports deterioration/ damage.
• Removes and issues material from storage and prepares it for shipment.
• Able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
• Able to perform assigned duties on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location and conditions.
• May order parts, tools, materials, and equipment as required to perform assigned duties.
• Responsible for complying with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD, contracts, facilities, housekeeping, inventory control and other pertinent coverage.
• Reviews and analyzes production scheduling requirements to determine products, materials, and actions necessary to ensure the availability of sufficient materials and hardware to meet schedules.
• Identifies, investigates, analyzes and determines best solutions and coordinates the resolution of problems to ensure adherence to quality standards, schedules and budgets for material costs.
• At times may perform in-depth analysis of complex problems related to material requirement, inventories, schedules and configuration control.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision and management for the benefit of the company, program, and employee(s).

Qualifications and requirements:

• Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH provides you with a real benefits package, including access to company-sponsored medical/dental insurance and a 401k program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights. ?