Machine Shop Manufacturing Coordinator

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

Michoud Assembly Facility, New Orleans, LA

Job Overview

The Machine Shop Manufacturing Coordinator is responsible and accountable for implementing complex projects within the shop.  The Manufacturing Coordinator works closely with Customers, Vendors, and External Contractors to ensure all work assigned to the machine shop is completed to comply with design requirements, specifications, on time and within the assigned budget, with an emphasis on ensuring work is completed safely.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Responsible for establishing, coordinating, and tracking Machine Shop procurement packages; Coordinate with Vendors and Buyers to ensure correct information is submitted on Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders to meet project schedule.
• Responsible for coordinating CPF manufacturing support with other internal organizations (e.g. Machine Shop, Weld Shop, Operations and Maintenance, and Logistics).
• Assists CPF Supervisor with managing budgets, schedules, scope, contracts, documents, estimates, procedures and controls in support of CPF operations.
• Inspect and take receipt of project materials, gather and kit job materials together allowing for an efficient manufacturing workflow.
• Serves as best practices/quality resources within own discipline or as technical expert on functional teams or projects.
• Possess a safety mindset that promotes and establishes a positive safety culture within the shop. The ability to recognize unsafe behaviors and conditions In the shop and take the appropriate action to correct those conditions.
• Attends assigned meetings to cover weekly job progress meetings.
• Possess excellent communication skills and can multitask in a fast paced production environment.
• Works from complicated and complex manufacturing drawings, oral instructions, sketches, engineering data, work orders, shop folders, etc., to determine necessary operations and operation sequences. Plans layouts, set ups, sequence of operations activities.
• In conjunction with supervision, develops operational strategies and standards for efficiently processing work through the shop.
• Assists in ensuring all calibrated equipment is current and within its calibration date.
• Works with technicians on shop cleanup and other housekeeping duties to maintain FOD awareness and promote a clean and organized work environment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Experience with Material procurement processes (submission, tracking, quality control and receiving of material needed.
• Must be able to read design drawings and specifications used in the shop.
• Familiar with Quality Assurance processes to ensure all parts meet specifications.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite & Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Familiarity with business and manufacturing computer systems, including; MAXIMO and Windchill (DDMS) preferred.
• Technical Degree from a State Accredited Technical College or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience in component shop operations or comparable experience.
• Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through to completion.
• Able to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team-oriented environment and put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate certifications where such certifications are a requirement of the job. For jobs requiring operation of motor vehicles, must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to physically lift and move material up to 40 lbs.
• Criticality of Attendance - Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain a required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbal and written.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen test.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical effort involving standing, sitting, walking, or detail work.
• Must be able to phuysically lift and move material up to 40lbs.
• Risk of injury due to rotating equipment, stored energy, and other hazards inherent to a manufacturing environment.
• Dexterity to operate office equipment, tools, and calibration equipment as required by the position.
• Bending, stooping, and walking.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed (i.e., steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hardhat, and gloves)

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [email protected].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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