Production Coordinator – Wires/Cut Shop
Department: Production
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt (Hourly)
Reports To: Production Services Manager
Description of Company
Chinook Enterprises is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980. We operate as a business with a social mission: supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Successful employment is central to that mission, and Chinook is committed to providing inclusive, productive, and supportive work environments.
About the Position
The Production Coordinator – Wires/Cut Shop oversees daily production operations for the combined Wire Shop and Cut Shop. This position is responsible for supervising staff, coordinating workflow, ensuring quality and safety standards, maintaining equipment and inventory.
The Production Coordinator works under the direction of the Production Services Manager and exercises independent judgment in scheduling work, monitoring quality, and addressing operational needs. The role balances hands‑on production work with leadership, and training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily operations in the Wire Shop and Cut Shop to meet production schedules and quality standards.
- Perform and assist with wire fabrication, cutting, assembly, and packaging tasks as needed to meet production demands.
- Monitor workflow and redistribute labor as production priorities change.
- Ensure finished goods are inspected, packaged, labeled, and staged according to customer specifications.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate production staff.
- Provide on‑the‑job training in wire assembly, cutting processes, equipment operation, and quality expectations.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to employees.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with established quality standards and specifications.
- Inspect finished product for accuracy, workmanship, and compliance.
- Maintain calibration records and documentation for production equipment.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
- Monitor, operate, and adjust production equipment including pneumatic crimpers, wire cutters, rotary die cutters, CNC equipment, and Eubanks machines.
- Change locators and machine settings as required by work orders.
- Maintain wire, vinyl, terminal, and materials inventory; order supplies as needed.
- Ordering wire standards to plan appropriate stock based on team’s output (weekly/monthly).
- Creating Travelers to ship wires (weekly).
- Creating Travelers & Manufacturing for Cut Shop to ship orders (weekly).
- QA time scanning in/out of wires/cut time in Techno, with oversight from Production Services Manager (daily).
- Report malfunctioning equipment and coordinate repairs or maintenance.
- Enforce and model safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in both departments.
- Identify and report safety hazards and participate in corrective actions.
- Ensure employees understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
- Monitor employee time, attendance, and punctuality.
- Coordinate time‑off requests and support coverage planning.
- Maintain required production and employee documentation.
- Be available for overtime work as required to meet contractual obligations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the following:
- Ability to follow and interpret written and verbal instructions, drawings, and specifications.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills in a production environment.
- Ability to make independent judgments regarding quality, workflow, and scheduling.
- High level of manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
- Effective communication skills to work professionally and cooperatively with coworkers.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and work demands.
Position Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- A high School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum two years’ experience in supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Minimum of three years of experience in wire assembly, fabrication, or related production work.
- A combination of experience and education may be substituted for these requirements.
Certificates
- Required Washington State Driver’s license, basic vehicle liability insurance and be insurable.
- Required to submit and pass a Washington State Patrol background check as well as a DSHS background check.
- Must have, or obtain, a CPR certificate within 30 days of employment or current certification upon hire.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move 5-10 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 35 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, bend and reach with hands and arms; reach above shoulder level; and squat. The employee is regularly required to sit at a desk and work on a computer throughout the day.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly indoors, generally sitting or standing for long periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate, requiring the use of hearing protection. The employee will work with hazardous and variable noise equipment, including power tools and hand tools. During short intervals, may work around dust and fumes from glues, resins, sealants and other bonding agents. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required, by area.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary: $28.00 – 33.40 DOE
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package, including full coverage on medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) matching retirement, 10 paid holidays, 160 hours of paid vacation, paid sick leave, an optional vision benefit that is available at a low cost, voluntary life insurance, dependent care FSA, tuition reimbursement program, quarterly incorporate massage and company provided mental fitness app Nivati. We have a great culture, flexibility, and offer training and development opportunities.
View the Job Announcement: https://chinookenterprises.org/position-opening-production-coordinator-wires/
Complete the application process on our website, or click HERE to download the application and email it to us, along with your Cover Letter and Resume, at jobs@chinookenterprises.org
