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Numerical Control Programmer

Auburn, WA

6+ Months Contract

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and revise Machine Control Data (MCD), tooling geometry, and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).

• Interpret engineering drawings, planning documentation, and manufacturing requirements to develop robust NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal parts.

• Develop multiple setups and operations for complex part geometries, ensuring fixturing, tooling, and machine selection support producibility and tolerances.

• Produce clear setup sheets and operator instructions that enable consistent and safe machine operation.

• Use simulation/verification tools (e.g., Vericut) to validate programs and eliminate collisions or gouges prior to shop-floor execution.

• Troubleshoot and iterate programs based on first-article inspections, in-process feedback, and shop-floor testing.

• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and machine operators to optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and address manufacturability concerns.

• For Level 4: Lead the design of custom fixtures and complex tooling arrangements and define machining strategies across multiple operations and machines.

• Maintain program documentation, revisions, and configuration control per company/contract requirements.

• Work under minimal direction.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of NC programming experience for production machining or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated experience programming 5-axis CNC machines for aerospace parts (aluminum and hard metals).

• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.

• Proficient in CATIA V5 NC programming.

• Proficient in NC simulation/verification tools such as Vericut.

• Ability to create clear setup documentation and operator instructions.

• Able to work 2nd shift schedule as specified.

• Contractor eligibility to work under the terms of the engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience creating custom fixtures and tooling for multi-setup machining operations

• Experience defining machining strategy and selecting appropriate machines and processes for part families.

• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes, inspection practices, and first-article requirements.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of reducing cycle times or improving producibility.

• Effective communicator with experience collaborating across planning, engineering, and shop-floor teams.

• Experience with additional CAM systems or post-processors commonly used in aerospace environments.

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+4 years' related work experience, 8 years' related work experience, etc.).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience SAP FICO (Finance & Controlling) module expertise: Hands-on experience with SAP financial accounting (general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, asset accounting, bank ledgers) and controlling (cost accounting, internal orders, profitability analysis, product cost controlling).
• SAP GUI scripting and VBA skills: Must have the ability to automate and script within SAP.
• Experience supporting SAP implementations: Especially in manufacturing and assembly environments, including cost roll-ups, standard cost setting, and annual cost updates.
• Familiarity with bolt-on applications: Should be comfortable supporting non-native SAP applications (e.g., Tungsten Automation for AP, Vertex for tax management), though not necessarily with these specific products.
• Data management: Involvement with financial and data management, asset accounting, material costing, project result analysis, and cost settlements within SAP.

Day to Day / Responsibilities:

SAP Configuration and Technical Expertise

• Provide in-depth technical support and configuration of SAP FI/CO modules, ensuring integration with SD, MM, PP, and PS.
• Support related applications and processes, including Vertex for tax, Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax) for invoicing, and Electronic Bank Statements (EBS) uploads.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and procedures.
• Taking over the existing reports, creating new reports.

Project and Application Support

• Deliver SAP application support, updates, and troubleshooting through the enterprise IT service desk.
• Contribute to project deliverables such as system configuration, testing, documentation, and user training.
• Provide post-implementation and ongoing operational support to ensure system reliability and performance.

Financial and Data Management

• Support asset accounting, material costing, project results analysis, and cost settlements with SAP.
• Assist with data migration and maintenance using LSMW tools to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Leverage strong Excel and SAP GUI scripting (VBA) skills to improve reporting, automation, and efficiency.

Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills

• SAP S/4HANA experience: Exposure to or experience with S/4HANA implementations is a plus, as the organization may transition in the future.
• Experience with analytics tools: Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar for reporting and data visualization.
• Experience with manufacturing companies: Preference for candidates who have worked with SAP modules in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with SAP bolt-on applications: Specific experience with Tungsten (or its predecessors: ReadSoft, Cofax) and Vertex is a plus.
• Implementation and go-live participation: Candidates who have participated in SAP implementations and go-lives are highly valued.
• Functional analyst background: Candidates who have performed true analyst functions (not just support/admin), including requirements gathering and cross-functional collaboration.

Education:

• Required: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in information systems or a related field.
• Preferred: SAP certification, especially in FICO.

Job Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist at Hanwha Power Systems Americas is responsible for the oversight of mission-critical turbomachinery parts and equipment. This role focuses on maintaining real-time inventory accuracy, managing critical part stocking operations for domestic and international shipments, and ensuring seamless shipment preparation and fulfillment to support HPSA’s global and domestic customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Part Stocking & Logistics Support
• Coordinate the arrival and storage of critical spare parts at our Houston Service facility.
• Validate received materials against shipping documents (BOL) for accuracy in item counts and quality.
• Maintain accurate reporting of inventory levels and generate requisitions for replenishment of stock.

Shipment Preparation & Fulfillment

• Oversee the packing and labeling of high-precision turbomachinery components for safe transport.
• Schedule and dispatch LTL and general shipping carriers (Fed-Ex/UPS) for on-time delivery to customer sites.
• Ensure all fulfillment activities adhere to strict safety and quality standards.

Inventory Control & Auditing

• Perform regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to reconcile digital records with actual stock.
• Utilize ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) to track real-time stock inflows and outflows.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between system data and physical stock to minimize shrinkage.
• Report Generation & Data Analysis
• Generate regular inventory reports for management, highlighting stock turnover, trends, and aging inventory.
• Develop and present KPIs such as order fulfillment rates and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Provide data-driven recommendations to procurement for reorder points and stocking strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Business preferred.
• Experience: 1–3+ years of experience in inventory control, warehousing, or logistics, ideally within the energy or manufacturing sectors.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong analytical problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.
• Physical: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/handle heavy boxes or equipment as required in a warehouse environment.
• Wooden crating and boxing experience is a plus.

Compensation

Hanwha Power Systems Americas (HPSA) offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with benefits including generous Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and 401(k). HPSA will assist with normal moving expenses.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Veterans/Disabled

Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented, analytical professional with a passion for optimizing inventory and purchasing processes? We’re seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist to lead material purchasing, inventory accuracy, and management as we transition to a new ERP system.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage purchasing of materials, components, and supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile discrepancies.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.
• Support ERP implementation, including data setup, process standardization, and reporting.
• Analyze inventory trends and provide insights to improve operations and reduce shortages.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5+ years in purchasing, inventory control, or materials management (construction/manufacturing preferred).
• ERP or inventory system experience (Elite Technique, NetSuite, or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative communicator with attention to detail and process improvement mindset.

Why This Role Matters:

You’ll play a central role in ensuring materials are available when and where they’re needed, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting a smooth ERP transition—directly impacting operational efficiency and financial performance.

Company Description

Tarr, LLC is a full-service independent distributor of chemicals, dedicated to superior service and innovation. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with additional facilities in the Pacific Northwest and Phoenix, the company provides tailored solutions to customers across the western U.S. and the Pacific Rim. Tarr delivers 95% of orders through its own fleet, ensuring efficiency and reliability. As a founding member of OmniChem and an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, Tarr prioritizes quality and environmental safety. With over half a century of expertise, Tarr remains committed to being a leading independent chemical distributor on the West Coast.

Role Description

Perform duties necessary to monitor accurate tracking and valuation of product inventory. Includes other duties related to inventory consisting of reporting, analysis, and support and training for other staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the Inventory Master file and ensuring compliance to policy and procedure. Reviewing for consistency and identification of discontinued products.
• System Administration for the Warehousing and Manufacturing Modules of the ERP.
• Data Extraction from ERP System for Inventory Transactions and Troubleshooting.
• Set up of new process in ERP system for tracking of Inventory. System enhancements, updates, and conversions.
• Prepares and directs routine cycle counts of specific inventory products and consumable supply items. This includes all ethanol inventories required for external reporting compliance at least monthly.
• Directs full physical count of all inventories (Finished Good, Raw Materials, Packaging, and Consumable Supply Items) on a scheduled basis. Reconciles physical count to perpetual count in accounting system. Requires travel to facilities.
• Research with operations reported or identified inventory discrepancies to determine root cause and process improvements for product quantities and costing.
• Responsible to determine the need to make adjusting transactions to correct inventory balances, correcting either on hand quantities and/or average cost as needed, ensuring lot numbers and representation in transaction history is properly documented.
• Prepares and reviews the Dead Stock/Slow Moving/NC Report and works with operations to formulate a game plan for the use or disposal of the products.
• Responsible for maintenance of product formulas and their revisions in the ERP system at the direction of production, sales, and/or quality control. This includes the listing of specific work instructions and process/product related notations.
• Responsible for understanding tracking and reporting requirements of TTB and preparation of monthly ethanol flow reports.
• Sets up new products, blend products and packaging items applying standard procedures for required fields in ERP system. Verifies that existing product codes do not already exist and explores other options like the addition of a formula version or a customer-product as an alternative. Distributes product information and product codes to sales, purchasing, compliance and customer service.
• Routinely reviews labor and overhead costing rates and application to production formulas. Through observation and discussion with operations and sales personnel, tracks and analyze the labor, analytical costs, other consumable elements associated with completion of production activities.
• Confers and coordinates with CFO and other interested parties to prepare for absorption rate changes.
• Provides training, support and backup as needed to employees interacting with inventory transactions from Receiving to Invoicing, and product returns for all facilities.
• Audits inventory related transactions to ensure proper recording in system, to include receivers, production posting, location transfers, lot identification and labeling.
• Works with various departments, including Purchasing, Production, Accounts Payable and General Ledger to resolve inventory processing questions and issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify when more information is required and where processes can be improved.
• Assists Sales and Management with various reports and information when needed for gross margin impact.
• Monthly Inv Variance/PPV/Disposal/Freight Variance Recons
• Must comply with all company safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Works within the Tarr Systems Manual built upon the framework of ISO 9001 Quality Management System and Responsible Distribution Process requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

This description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, nor should it be construed as giving exclusive title to every function described.

Qualifications

• Accounting Education – minimum two-year associates degree or equivalent work experience with perpetual computerized inventory and product costing.
• Work experience with inventory management systems in automated lot-controlled batch manufacturing environment, where troubleshooting inventory accuracy and standard product costing were prevalent responsibilities.
• Intermediate to Excellent skills with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and outlook email required. Extracting Data from Tables, creating Pivot Tables, VLookups.
• Experience with ERP Systems, integrated computer systems to include order entry, inventory control, and production modules is required.
• Previous experience and knowledge of excise taxes preferred.
• Willing to travel to other sites or conferences on a scheduled basis.
• Requires solid math aptitude, calculating avg unit cost and conversion factors.
• Must possess problem-solving, troubleshooting, and accounting reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision while handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and utilize time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented with an acumen for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and etiquette over the phone, email, meetings, and individually with others.
• Chemical product knowledge preferred and/or a willingness to learn required.
• Positive, personable, demonstrating a professional demeanor and appearance.

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Technician will operate to provide quality testing expertise for raw and finished product materials. The person in this role will interact with all local staff. They will be knowledgeable of the Quality requirements. They will ensure that laboratory procedures and equipment are kept in superior working order. Handling and disposing of Hazard waste and chemicals are part of normal activities.

Job Content

• Perform Lab Tests: Independently carry out routine quality control analyses following set procedures.
• Data Integrity & Documentation : Confidently handle all steps of testing, including preparation, execution, and accurate documentation.
• Check Results: Review test results for accuracy and consistency before submission.
• Report Issues: Identify and report any quality deviations (e.g., OOS) according to protocols.
• Initial OOS Testing: Conduct first-level tests for out-of-spec results as per procedures.
• Escalate Issues: Identify recurring problems and escalate them to the appropriate person or team.
• Maintain Equipment: Take care of assigned lab equipment, including calibration and basic maintenance, following GMP and safety standards.
• Meet Deadlines: Complete tests and submit results within required timeframes.
• Follow Safety Rules: Work in line with all safety, health, and environmental (SHE) guidelines.
• Problem Solving: Analyze special samples to help resolve lab or support in production issues.
• Manage Supplies: Order and manage lab materials and reagents to avoid shortages.
• Flexibility: Perform other tasks as needed to support lab operations.
• Physical requirements: Requires stand for extended periods while performing inspections or quality checks, repetitive hand and arm movements to handle samples and to operate testing equipment, ability to maintain focus and attention to detail during routine and repetitive tasks.

Knowledge and educational level

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Science, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality control.
• Fluency in local language a requirement, other languages encouraged.

The Document Control Clerk is responsible for managing, organizing, and maintaining project documentation for construction projects. This role ensures that all documents are accurate, up to date, and properly stored, while supporting project teams with timely access to information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize project documents, including contracts, drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Track and log incoming and outgoing documents, ensuring proper version control
• Distribute documents to internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders as needed
• Ensure all documentation is filed accurately in both physical and electronic systems
• Assist with uploading and maintaining documents in systems such as Procore, Bluebeam, or SharePoint
• Monitor document deadlines and follow up with team members to ensure timely submissions
• Support project teams with administrative tasks and reporting
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with company and project standards

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional administrative or construction-related training preferred
• 1+ year of experience in document control, administrative support, or construction environment preferred
• Familiarity with construction documents (RFIs, submittals, plans, etc.) is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, SharePoint) preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain accuracy with high-volume documentation

NIAGARA PRECISION INC. is dedicated to delivering high-quality precision machining services to a wide range of industries. Based in Lockport, NY, the company specializes in advanced manufacturing processes and utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to ensure precision and reliability. NIAGARA PRECISION INC. prides itself on its commitment to innovation, workmanship, and customer satisfaction. As a valued member of our team, employees play a critical role in maintaining our reputation for excellence.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Lockport, NY, for a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist. The CNC Machinist will perform daily machining tasks, including the operation and setup of CNC machines to produce precision components. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting technical drawings, ensuring quality control standards are met, maintaining equipment, and performing routine maintenance. Collaboration with the production team to optimize efficiency and uphold safety guidelines is also a critical aspect of this role.

• Proficiency in Machine Operation and working knowledge of various machinery
• Experience in Machining and Milling techniques
• Familiarity with Quality Control processes and standards
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read technical drawings
• Problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
• Prior experience with CNC machining is highly desirable
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications in machining or a related field are a plus