contrast metalworksPottstown, PA
Structural Steel Material & Production Coordinator
Structural Steel Material & Production Coordinator
Structural Steel Material & Production Coordinator
contrast metalworksPottstown, PA
3 days ago
Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersStructural Iron and Steel WorkersProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Fabricated Structural Metal ManufacturingStructural Steel and Precast Concrete ContractorsPlate Work Manufacturing
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Position Summary:
1+ yrs exp in structural steel We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven individual to support structural steel fabrication by preparing material orders, verifying production files, and coordinating workflow between detailing, purchasing, and the shop. This is a fast-paced, production-critical role where accuracy, urgency, and accountability directly impact cost and schedule. The right candidate is quick on a keyboard, takes ownership of their work, moves with purpose, and understands that mistakes at this stage create costly downstream problems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare material orders using shop drawings and bills of material
- Solicit pricing from multiple vendors and evaluate quotations for accuracy and completeness
- Release purchase orders and track material to ensure timely delivery
- Take full ownership of material accuracy, ensuring orders, files, and quantities are correct before release to prevent costly downstream errors
- Nest plate part CAD files to maximize material yield and provide to production
- Review .nc1 files for main beams and members for accuracy and correct prior to production
- Nest angle parts using spreadsheet-based systems and provide to production
- Track stock material quantities to support production needs
- Create and maintain fabrication checklists for main members, parts, and columns
- Organize and prepare digital files (including thumb drives) for shop processing equipment
- Coordinate with project managers, detailers, and shop personnel to maintain workflow continuity
- Track incoming material against bills of material to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and release work in a timely manner to prevent delays or disruptions to shop production
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong spreadsheets skills (used for nesting, tracking, and organization)
- Typing speed of 70+ WPM with high level of accuracy
- Familiarity with CNC/beam processing files (.nc1)
- Familiarity with plate nesting software (ProNest preferred)
- Understanding of steel fabrication processes; ability to read and interpret structural steel erection drawings and shop drawings
- Experience preparing material takeoffs and bills of material
- Experience soliciting vendor pricing and negotiating to obtain competitive material costs
- Ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and missing information before they impact production
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Clear and professional communication
Also on the board Same function, level within a rung
Level
Mid
Location
Pottstown, PA
Occupation
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Industry
Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Posted
3 days ago