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Production Control Assistant
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Production Control Assistant
LOCATION: Chelmsford, MA
PAY RATE: $26.92/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Clearance: Active Secret clearance required to start.
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Shift: Weekend 4/10, Thursday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Execute priorities from Supervisor, Product Lead, and Make Planners to process WIP supporting production schedules.
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Perform cycle counts, reconcile inventory deficits, process scrap dispositions, and assist with stock purges.
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Support shop floor by processing PCUT for reworks on Q-notes & VQDT.
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Process WIP to stock and verify materials.
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Manage material movements: order components, request manual demand, and process down counts.
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Review shelf-life expiration and ensure proper disposals.
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Communicate issues across teams and support production floor tasks.
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Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce bottlenecks.
Requirements:
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Active Secret clearance required to start.
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High School Diploma or GED.
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0–1 year SAP experience.
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1 year Microsoft Excel experience.
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Qualifications:
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ESD knowledge.
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1 year cycle counting experience.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
Take your career to new heights—apply today!
Meet Your Recruiter
Jason Pratt
Jason Pratt is an aviation professional with over 20 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, technical operations, recruiting, and consulting. He is known for precision, professionalism, and delivering strong results across airline, OEM, and MRO environments.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management of Technical Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and began his career at Aviation High School in New York. His technical background includes extensive maintenance on Boeing and Airbus aircraft, including multiple widebody, narrowbody, and military platforms, as well as emergency response, training oversight, and large-hub planning operations.
Jason has also built a successful aviation recruiting career, consistently exceeding performance metrics and founding a recruiting platform that scaled to over 150 active accounts before its sale. He holds an FAA Airframe & Powerplant License and brings a results-driven, integrity-focused approach to every role he supports.