• Job Description

  Req#: 5621

  Worker Type

  Regular

  
  Job Description
  
  

  Summary

  The Production Control Clerk performs clerical tasks in the production control function. One coordinates and controls work orders released to Production as well as goods moving back and forth between Production and Flight Team.

  Position Responsibilities

  • Execute material repair orders when necessary to move product from SMRB to the repair work cell.
  • Coordinate and alleviate identified work order part shortages by working closely with Purchasing, Quality and Production Planners.
  • Update and prioritize the rework board in the production area, coordinating with production planners
  • Proactively monitoring and expediting identified shortage parts that are in ‘inspection’ status, through quality, stockroom and onto work orders that are waiting for shortage parts.
  • Working with the production leads to help move urgent product from one cell to another or through the stockroom.
  • Issue items in a timely manner to work orders that are being collected and processed in the sell-off area.
  • Notify planners in a timely manner of rejected, identified shortage parts or rejected production builds.
  • Work with Quality to ensure identified shortage parts do not sit in SMRB for an extraordinarily long period
  • Follows established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments
  • Maintains a clean and safe work environment
  • Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues
  • Other duties as assigned

  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a production environment
  • Hands-on experience with MRP systems, material planning, inventory control and the generation and maintenance of work orders is required
  • Knowledge of computerized MRP systems is critical
  • High School diploma or GED Equivalent required
  • Any APICS training and/or certification is desirable, especially as it pertains to inventory control and material planning

  Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • Must have good computer operation skills as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail and strong sense of urgency to meet schedule
  • Receives little instructions on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions and formulate and execute alternative plans when the need arises
  • Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

  Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (Constant)
  • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant)
  • Frequently lift and/or carry objects of small size between 2lbs and 5lbs
  • Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and balance
  • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

  Special Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) required, per ITAR definition

  The salary range for this role is:

  $19 - $27

  AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

  ITAR Requirement:

  T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

  Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

  We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

  Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

  Who We Are

  Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

  Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

  What We Do

  Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

  We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

  ITAR

  U.S. Citizenship required

• About the company

  AeroVironment, Inc. is an American defense contractor headquartered in Simi Valley, California, that is primarily involved in unmanned aerial vehicles.

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