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Expeditor Position At Ascentec Engineering

Ascentec Engineering is hiring an expeditor for our Tualatin, Oregon location. The expeditor will track and coordinate routing steps for high-precision components throughout our semiconductor machine shop. This role ensures that parts move through production in a timely, efficient, and traceable manner, aligning with customer delivery requirements. The expeditor will function as the communication bridge between production, planning, quality, and management teams.

This position is on-site at our Tualatin headquarters and not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Monitors the progress of parts across all production stages to ensure timely completion.
• Maintains and updates routing progress using the company's ERP system (Epicor Kinetic Software)
• Acts as the point of contact for real-time status updates on work orders and jobs.
• Collaborates daily with machinists, quality technicians, planners, and leadership to identify bottlenecks or delays.
• Escalates issues affecting lead time and delivery commitments with urgency and clarity.
• Verifies that all required documentation and inspections are complete at each routing step.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline workflow and eliminate idle time.
• Participates in daily production meetings, providing updates and identifying areas of concern.
• Tracks and reports on KPI's (Key Performance Metrics) such as throughput time, WIP aging, and on-time completion.
• Ensures parts are prioritized in alignment with customer requirements and internal delivery schedules.
• Interacts with multiple departments and levels of the organization daily. Effective communication across all levels is essential to the success of this role.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, an associate's degree in manufacturing, logistics, or business is preferred

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment, strong preference for experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Epicor, etc.).
• Prior background in scheduling, planning, or production coordination.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, AS 9100, or similar quality systems.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, part routing, and shop floor operations.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and job tracking tools (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Familiarity with inspection, quality checkpoints, and documentation requirements
• Working knowledge of semiconductors or precision machining environments is preferred.
• Awareness of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to relay priorities and issues.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and other data entry/reporting tools.
• Capable of multitasking and handling shifting priorities with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions proactively.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and foster collaboration between departments.
• Interpret routing sheets, work order travelers, and basic technical drawings.
• Self-directed and capable of managing workload independently in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable walking the shop floor and interacting with individuals in both technical and non-technical roles.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure when facing tight deadlines or escalations.

Working Environment

• Office and shop floor environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• After-hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis.
• Regularly spends time on the production floor; requires walking, standing, and occasionally lifting parts or materials (up to 25 lbs.).
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Compensation / Benefits

• $23 to $28 per hour DOE
• Paid time off / Holiday pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with matching funds
• Profit sharing eligibility
• Educational aid program availability

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.