Ametek, Inc.
Technician I (Project Management)
Position Description:
Come join a company where what you do makes a difference. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, located in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. We are a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, high precision optical components, and complex electro-optical system design and manufacturing services. Recognized as a valued partner by its customers for innovative technology, application expertise, product reliability, and responsiveness, ZYGO has been driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by approximately 750 patents awarded since its foundation.
We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a safer place.
Summary/Objectives
The Associate Planner will plan and schedule production line(s). Using the ERP system they will release work orders and track material shortages to ensure on time delivery to production plan.
Essential Functions (reasonable accommodations may be made in enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
1. Using the ERP system schedule and release production orders to support the production plan
2. Communicate known delays to the manufacturing and or sales in a timely manner
3. Track material shortages and work with procurement to resolve
4. Cycle Count Inventory to ensure count accuracy
5. Work with Quality to prioritize material through incoming and outgoing inspection
6. Interact with manufacturing, sales, shipping, receiving and finance personnel to meet schedule requirements
7. Support Master Schedulers and Sr Planners to maintain excellent On Time Delivery
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Required Competencies
1. Strong ability to communicate in verbal and written form. Strong ability to follow verbal or written instructions
2. Able to solve problems by collecting data and using critical thinking skills
3. Able to use Microsoft Outlook, and basic Excel skills
4. Ability to organize reports, folders, and communications from multiple sources. Strong ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
5. Ability to work with many diverse groups
6. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
7. Able to think outside the box and offer and/or implement suggestions to improve processes
8. Performs other related duties as assigned
9. Must be a self-starter, team player with excellent communication skills. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Position requires the ability to work in cross functional groups to problem solve and continuously improve the processes.
Required Education and Experience
Associates Degree or 2 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment required. APICS Certification is desirable.
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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that would be encountered by an employee in performing 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 generally not exposed to weather conditions, and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex,
age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal,
state or local protected class.
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