Expediter

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking an Expediter for a position in Auburn, WA

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with Supervisor to make sure each job’s materials are on schedule and in the proper location.
• Primary responsibility is to expedite any projects on the production floor where necessary.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Aerospace manufacturing production planning field.
• Maximize efficiency at each work center and responsible to ensure production scheduling is processed timely and as required allowing meeting customers’ current and future delivery requirements.
• Maintain accurate work orders and ensure that all projects on the production floor are accompanied by work orders. Work orders must reflect the work centers required for each job.
• Work with Quality Control, Production Leads and Supervisors in regard to rework and rejected product in order to quickly act on any potentially late projects.
• Review customer requirements and produce forecasts based on historical data.
• Communicate to Program Management Supervisor any material issues or delays that may arise through the course of production and ensure appropriate level of urgency is recognized.
• Monitor MRP runs and expedite resolution of customer fulfillment.
• Support production through the manufacturing process as required.
• Utilize previously prepared programs for Manufacturing Orders. (MO’s)
• Ability to read manufacturing work order instructions and carry out directions as necessary.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner, multitasking where necessary.
• Identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reduction.

Qualifications and requirements:

• 1+ year’s related experience.
• Experience in high-pace manufacturing environment and the ability to rapidly learn new systems and procedures.
• Excellent team communication, human relations and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management, written and verbal communications skills.
• Physical requirements of the position include the ability to push, pull, lift, stack and carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally and with assistance if needed. 
• This position requires standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, walking and reaching and grasping constantly. 
• Vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• English fluency
• Able to stand and work on feet for entire shift
• High School Degree or GED
• 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 offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost