About Prototek
Prototek is a leading national provider of digital based manufacturing services including CNC machining, precision sheet metal fabrication, EDM, and additive manufacturing services. Prototek serves a variety of customer end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, electronics, consumer, and general industrial. Prototek has manufacturing locations across the United States includingfacilities in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, California, and Pennsylvania. Prototek is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certified as well as ITAR Registered.For more information, visitwww.prototek.com.
Job Summary
The Production Planner plays a key role in coordinating production workflow, supporting daily operations, and ensuring timely delivery of products. This position serves as a vital link between the Project Manager, Production Manager, and Logistics and Facilities Manager by assisting with scheduling, resource planning, and shop floor execution. The Production Planner will also serve as the primary contact for a priority client account, ensuring their projects are managed with a high level of accuracy, compliance, and efficiency through all phases of production.
Essential Functions
- Plan, schedule, and prioritize production activities to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Coordinate with the Production Manager and Project Manager(s) to manage workflow and resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Support logistics by tracking materials, coordinating deliveries, and monitoring shop supply levels.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with customer and regulatory requirements for a key client account, including documentation and maintenance schedules.
- Monitor ERP system for production status, material availability, and job progress; make real-time updates as needed.
- Work closely with the Production Assistant to track inventory, maintain cleanliness, and assist in machine maintenance tasks.
- Collaborate with the Facilities and Logistics team to ensure proper equipment function, layout optimization, and maintenance coordination.
- Perform basic production tasks such as visual inspection, post-processing, and light machinery operations when needed to support team workflow.
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements for production scheduling and client service.
- Communicate regularly with internal teams and the priority client to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure expectations are met.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Technical and Behavioral Competencies
- Basic knowledge of 3D printing and casting processes
- Basic knowledge of material properties
- Basic knowledge of machine interfaces
- Basic knowledge of print reading
- Proficient knowledge of commonly used hand and power tools
- Demonstrate motivation and accountability to support personal and professional growth
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills to tactfully collaborate with team members
- Ability to comprehend verbal and written instruction
- Ability to prioritize, manage, and complete multiple tasks with tight time constraints
- Ability to work in team-based environment to achieve departmental goals
- Basic problem-solving skills to complete and initiate new tasks
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3+ years in manufacturing environment
Physical Requirement/Work Environment:
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, equipment, hand/power tools, etc., and handle and feel parts of various size
- Ability to bend, kneel, and crouch occasionally throughout shift
- Ability to push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs moderately throughout workday, occasionally 50+ lbs with a team lift
- Ability to focus vision for: close vision, color vision, depth perception and adjusting to sharp focus
- Noise conditions can be moderate to extreme, ear protection required and provided
- Work environment exposures include fumes or airborne particles (PPE available upon request) and moving mechanical parts and vibration.
Work Hours/Travel:
- 1st shift work schedule, Monday - Friday, overtime as necessary
- Remote work not available
- No travel required
What Prototek Offers:
- Career advancement opportunities
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive pay scale
- Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service
- 9 paid Holidays annually
- Education reimbursement program
- Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
Additional Information:
Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.
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Prototek
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), remote work
Aug 27, 2025