About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Manufacturing - Prototype & Low-Volume Machined Castings.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Project Coordinator will support day-to-day operations for a manufacturing client that produces prototype and low-volume machined castings. You will help keep projects on schedule, maintain accurate records in the ERP, and coordinate workflow between engineering and production teams.

• Assist with entering and updating job status, timelines, and related data in the ERP system.
• Organize, route, and maintain physical and digital job folders between engineering and manufacturing.
• Attend daily production meetings, job kick-offs, and weekly WIP reviews to capture notes and action items.
• Support customer and vendor communications by helping prepare status updates and following up on orders.
• Document job updates, customer change requests, and scope revisions alongside senior staff.
• Accurately record daily timekeeping; submit overtime requests for manager approval when required.
• Occasional travel (approximately 10%) for customer or vendor visits under senior supervision.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications expected for success in this role:

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s in Business, Engineering, Operations, or Industrial Technology is a plus.
• Fundamental computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn blueprint reading and basic Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with ERP systems, CNC machining, or foundry concepts is helpful but not required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and good verbal/written communication.
• Comfortable learning manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment.

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Compensation & Benefits

Estimated annual pay (from source): $56,914 (estimated).

The Confidential Client offers a starter benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness incentive program
• 401(k) plan & profit sharing
• Annual profitability bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid overtime (1.5x hourly rate)

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Work Environment & Additional Info

• Full-time role supporting operations and production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires strong collaboration with engineering and shop floor staff.
• Training and on-the-job mentorship provided; this is a good opportunity for someone starting a career in project coordination or manufacturing operations.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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