Job Title: Planner
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Compensation: $36.00/hr.
Schedule: 40 hours/week
About the Opportunity:
- The Planner is responsible for developing and coordinating production workflow for multiple projects in accordance with customer requirements.
- The Planner collaborates with multiple departments to create job orders, requisition materials, and coordinate the necessary documentation for release to production.
- This role also monitors job progression, assists with production scheduling, and other tasks required to maintain smooth operations and achieve production goals.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
- Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
- People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
- This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
- Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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What You'll Do:
- Review customer requirements including material and processing specifications, and all other applicable information.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, CAD designs, specifications, and all other applicable flowed down documents.
- Create and maintain accurate job orders for manufactured parts and assemblies.
- Communicates and coordinates across multiple groups in the organization to support on time delivery.
- Monitor and expedite incoming materials and material shortage/replenishment as needed.
- Creates, monitors, and maintains jobs within schedule and budget.
- Executes flow of non-conforming material from the shop floor, and coordinate/communicate with applicable departments per company's processes, procedures, and Quality System.
- Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), as necessary.
- Comply with company policies and procedures, as well as AS9100 and ISO standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and lean manufacturing initiatives as needed and assigned.
- Represent the mission, values and culture of the company on the day-to-day actions.
- Perform additional assignments or duties as assigned by manager.
What You'll Bring:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of experience in an aerospace metal contract manufacturing environment (for US Government Prime contractors).
What Sets You Apart:
- Associate Degree.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, production planning software, and data analysis tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
- Excellent organizational skills to develop and manage complex production schedules.
- Effective communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to identify and resolve production issues efficiently.
- Strong ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
- Must be able to adapt to various working conditions.
- Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Working knowledge of metal machining, welding, metal-finishing, fabrication, and general assembly experience.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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Oct 07, 2026