Parts Coordinator (Machining Estimator)

Lake Forest, IL

Posted: 10/02/2024 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 32475

Job Description

Parts Coordinator (Machining Estimator) 

Location: Lake Forest, IL 60045
Pay: ~ +/- $30--$40/hr | $60k--$80k (Negotiable, based on experience)
Shift: Monday to Friday, ~ 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM CST

Position Overview:
Seeking a Parts Coordinator with experience in a machine shop and estimating. The ideal candidate will manage quotes, coordinate part deliveries, and maintain accurate ERP records for projects. This role requires working with external vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective solutions for machined parts.
This company has a century-long legacy of precision engineering, known for creating high-performance equipment and fostering a collaborative, quality-driven work culture.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Project Managers to prioritize quotes for machined parts
  • Obtain quotes from machine shops per project specifications, including pricing and delivery
  • Enter and maintain part manufacturing processes in the ERP system
  • Coordinate vendor deliveries and track parts by project for assembly
  • Manage spare part orders and close out work orders upon completion
  • Foster long-term relationships with vendors for repeat business
  • Resolve questions regarding prints and tolerances with vendors
  • Ensure accurate communication with the Production team to meet customer expectations
  • Perform job costing and maintain accurate records for project parts

Required Skills and Experience:
  • 2-5 years of experience in a machine shop environment (CNC or similar experience preferred)
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems (Global Shop or equivalent preferred)
  • Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Effective verbal communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and vendors

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate degree
  • Experience with Global Shop ERP

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, and more (details to be shared during the interview/offer stage)

Interaction With:  
  • Purchasing
  • Manufacturing Manager
  • Engineering
  • Assembly Supervisor
  • Production Team

Performance Metrics:
  • 95% accurate parts order processing
  • 100% work order and stock entry processing

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To learn more ASAP, feel free to contact Mollie Karns at mkarns@selectek.com | 678-335-6114

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