Planning​/Drafter

Job Description

Techniform is looking for an experienced Planner/Drafter to join our team. We work within many industries providing metal forming, machining and sheet metal work. Job includes creating shop drawings from 3D models, detailing, Manufacturing / Industrial engineering/autocad/drafter.

Plans and prepares production routing and or manufacturing plans for the manufacture of aerospace or commercial products by performing the following duties.

• Review of customers RFQ against TMC quote.
• Responds to customer requests in a timely manner (as determined by Commercial Sales Manager / Estimating / Planning Manager).
• Attends scheduled meetings on time and fully prepared.
• Documents all finding and conversations pertaining to specific jobs or customer on designated job / customer file.
• Works collectively with various departments (sales, shipping, production, accounting, program managers, etc.) to assure that he produces the most accurate manufacturing methodology in the work order / shop traveler.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each work center and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine accuracy of work orders.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Lists required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Establishes positive communications between customer and TI, & between department and supporting departments.
• Performs contract review on planning and estimating versus TI quotation.
• Updates and continuously improves program work orders. Utilizes shop copies and reviews with shop personnel when necessary.
• Translates all MILL Standards on drawings into specific instructions on work order travelers.
• Lists all requirements for certifications and mill spec.’s in work order.

• Manufacturing Engineering experience
• 3D Modeling (Catia / Inventor) Solidworks
• CNC Programming (Mastercam)
• Management
• Work is in multiple industries (Aeronautical / Architectural / Commercial)

Techniform serves many industries from Aerospace to Architectural providing stretch forming, machining and fabrication.