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Project Controls Specialist
15420 SE Piazza Ave Clackamas, OR 97015 US
Job Description
We Are Hiring!
Position: Project Controls Specialist
Location: Clackamas, OR
Pay: $70,000 – $100,000 per year
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Who We Are
We are a high-precision manufacturing operation specializing in complex, close-tolerance machining. Our environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and quality-driven, supporting both prototype and production work. Team members work closely across departments to deliver reliable, on-time results for demanding customers.
What You’ll Do
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Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules for machining projects using ERP/MRP systems and scheduling tools.
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Translate customer orders, drawings, and requirements into executable production plans, sequencing CNC milling, turning, grinding, welding, assembly, and inspection.
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Partner cross-functionally with engineering, machinists, quality, purchasing, and leadership to resolve scheduling conflicts and meet project milestones.
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Analyze shop capacity (machines, tooling, labor) to provide accurate lead times, workload forecasts, and manufacturing estimates.
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Monitor work-in-process on the shop floor, issue work orders/travelers, and adjust schedules in real time to address delays, shortages, or priority changes.
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Track performance metrics such as on-time delivery, schedule variance, and machine utilization; prepare status reports and dashboards for leadership.
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Support change control by assessing schedule and resource impacts from engineering or customer-driven changes.
What’s In It for You
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Competitive pay with room for growth
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401(k) with company matching
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid time off
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Opportunity to work in a technically challenging, precision-driven manufacturing environment
What You Need to Have
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Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing), or related field
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3–5+ years of scheduling or production planning experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment
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Proven experience in project controls, master scheduling, or production planning
The Musts
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ERP/MRP experience (JobBOSS, Epicor, SAP, or similar)
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Strong Excel skills for advanced scheduling and data analysis
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Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, GD&T, and routings
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Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
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Clear, professional communication skills across departments
Preferred
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APICS/CPIM, PMI-SP, or similar certification
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Experience in aerospace, defense, or other precision manufacturing sectors
Next Steps
Please respond with an updated resume.
Call Kristian at 360.553.7223 or email [email protected]
OR Call Grant at 360.553.7222 or email [email protected]
To schedule an interview or stop by for a walk-in interview:
703 Broadway St, Suite 690, Vancouver, WA 98660
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