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PRODUCTION SHOP PLANNER (COMPOSITE/PLASTIC FABRICATOR)

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

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$47.73 - $55.69

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning and supporting production work in a naval shipyard's plastics shop, where you'll review orders and drawings to figure out needed materials and tools, process reports from workers, and coordinate with supply teams to ensure everything arrives on time.

It's a hands-on role focused on keeping fabrication projects running smoothly without delays.

A good fit would be someone with practical experience in manufacturing or shop planning who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using computer systems for tracking supplies.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to provide production support services, including reviewing job orders, instructions, and drawings to identify materials and equipment needs
  • Experience processing deficiency log reports from shop personnel and following up with planning codes
  • Skill in determining and coordinating procurement of materials, tools, and equipment with supply departments or manufacturing shops
  • Proficiency in using the Material Access Technology (MAT) system for entering procurement data and monitoring delivery status
  • Knowledge of trade and labor practices in composites or plastics fabrication, with emphasis on quality of experience over duration
  • Ability to meet Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for trades and labor occupations, including screen-out element scoring at least two points

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PRODUCTION SHOP PLANNER (COMPOSITE/PLASTIC FABRICATOR) in the PLASTICS FABRICATOR SHOP (SHOP 64) of PSNS and IMF.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO PROVIDE PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will review job orders, related instructions and drawings issued to determine materials and equipment needed to accomplish the work outlined.
  • You will review and process deficiency log reports submitted by shop personnel and provide follow up with planning codes.
  • You will determine material, equipment, and tools needed to accomplish the work specified.
  • You will coordinate with the Supply Department or manufacturing shops to alleviated problem area in the procurement and delivery of material.
  • You will coordinate with the Supply Department or manufacturing shops to alleviated problem area in the procurement and delivery of material.
  • You will enter material procurement data and monitor material delivery status through the use of the Material Access Technology (MAT) system.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12933522-26-MAP