Plate Production Coordinator

POSITION: Plate Production Coordinator SHIFT: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 6:00 am - 11:00 am (OT as needed on Friday/Saturday) PAY RATE: $28.75-$31.00+ per hour (DOE) + Full Benefit Package LOCATION: Fargo, ND SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Support Linear Production Coordinator and Planner/Scheduler in coordinating complete and accurate processing of component pieces and/or plate items. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Follow all company safety and quality policies. Assist Linear Production Coordinator, Planner/Scheduler and Shop Supervisor(s) in determining production schedules for various work centers within the production facility. Generate standard BOM reports with priority information provided by PM, Planner-Scheduler, Linear Production Coordinator and/or Shop Supervisor(s). Aid Linear Production Coordinator in purchasing material required for project requirements. If applicable, program and/or clean up CNC files for linear material following best practices and flagging any special requirements. Package CNC and nesting information and provide any paper aid (drawings, nesting breakdowns, reports, etc.) ensuring that any special requirements (i.e. CVN) are separated and clearly noted. Ensure this is organized by priority based on schedule and intended order of fabrication. Maintain releases to the shop and provide updates to Linear Production Coordinator, Planner/Scheduler and Shop Supervisor(s) on status daily. Perform transactions in inventory to allocate/issue material in a timely manner and manage the reserves to prevent over-buying. Work with the Linear Production Coordinator and Inventory Control Manager on stocking levels for plate material. Participate in the daily/weekly production meetings and update the team with status of materials and processing. Provide day to day support on the production floor by assisting to remove roadblocks, helping organize priorities/submittals/releases and balance product lines to minimize downtime and unnecessary labor. Aid local Linear Production Coordinator to balance workload with each release including checking of Bill of Materials, finish code, grade, revision level and Import Log review. Aid local Linear Production Coordinator to update BOM in Tekla as needed for both production and administrative reporting. Provide back-up to Linear Production Coordinator as needed during absence to keep production going. Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition. Prompt and dependable attendance. Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES Excellent computer skills. Ability to operate Computer Aided Design/Computer Numerical Control (CAD/CNC) equipment. Ability to read blueprints. Ability to learn company software (Tekla PowerFab/ProNest/SyteLine/Others). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to perform basic math calculations. Ability to perform algebraic functions manually or with digital assistance. Ability to logically think through process steps and identify potential issues. Ability to work effectively with all departments and other divisions. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/QUALITIES Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for their actions. Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with management using the spoken word. Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with co-workers. Resilient – Ability to recover from or adjust to misfortune or setbacks. Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of one year experience preferred.