Production Coordinator

Production Coordinator

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

They will help check the master schedule and work orders, establishes priorities and changes the schedule according to projects, work order specifications, and established priorities, coordinates production release, and sets up shop order packets and materials.

Your Responsibilities:

• Reviews schedules and related information and confers with others to determine requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material.
• Requisitions material and establishes sequential delivery dates, according to priorities and material availability.
• Examines material delivered to verify conformance to specifications.
• Arranges transfer of materials to meet schedules.
• Uses hand truck or forklift to move or transport materials when necessary.
• Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records, such as material inventory, in-process reports, and status and location of materials.
• Distributes work orders denoting number, type, and proposed completion date.
• Compiles reports concerning progress of work and downtime due to failures of machines and equipment to apprise planning personnel of delays.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• Confers with Production Leads and Supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from methods or engineering departments.
• May maintain inventory of equipment, materials, and parts needed to complete production.
• May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency on all essential job functions of the department working at different work stations as production needs require.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; training and teaching others.
• Maintenance of a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.

Our Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines and/or tools.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets and database software including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. JDE system experience preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions and decimals. Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.