Material Coordinator

About the role

This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager in the Purchasing department at our Jackson, Michigan facility. The Materials Coordinator is responsible for accepting, inspecting, stocking, and inventorying materials, hardware, and customer-supplied components. Working safely is an essential function, with safe work practices defined within company and department-specific safety procedures. The role includes both Level 1 and Level 2 functions, with Level 2 responsibilities building on demonstrated competency in Level 1 tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment – Obtain license to operate forklift and overhead crane to unload material
• Perform receiving inspection – Conduct basic receiving inspection of incoming materials
• Organize and stage material – Properly organize and stage material for use
• Verify material dimensions – Use inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures) to verify sheet size and thickness matches what is ordered
• Safely handle material – Follow company and department-specific safety procedures
• Distribute job folders – Distribute job folders to support production
• Process receivers in E2 – Process receivers in the E2 shop system
• Seek continuous improvements – Identify opportunities for improvement within the department
• File material certifications – File material certs and maintain material traceability (Level 2)
• Maintain inventory levels – Maintain proper inventory levels for stock material and place re-order tags (Level 2)
• Cycle count inventory – Perform cycle counts of sheet and tube inventory and adjust E2 accordingly (Level 2)
• Handle non-conforming material – Ensure proper handling of non-conforming material (Level 2)
• Process inventory adjustments – Process inventory adjustments in E2 (Level 2)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years working in a warehouse setting
• Knowledge of various grades of sheet metal and tool steels (ASTM, SAE, AISI & JIS specifications)
• Experience operating material handling equipment
• Basic understanding of types of material; firm knowledge of material grades for Level 2
• Ability to read blueprints and understand specifications (Level 2)
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, and Word); advanced skills for Level 2
• Ability to prioritize work and work effectively on cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills and close attention to detail
• Ability to use inventory software and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work overtime and maintain flexibility in work schedule
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day
• Must be eligible to work in the United States (U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa, or H1B sponsorship)
• No travel expected for this position

About Technique

Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing. Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Professional Development
• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• On-the-Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week, including overtime as needed. Days and hours may vary, and flexibility is required.