Work Preparator

What are you going to do?

Production Preparation & Material Supply

• Create and manage projects and production orders with the accurate Bill of Materials (BOM).

• Set up and monitor production planning based on forecast and sales

• Prepare and distribute essential documentation including schematics, drawings, NC data, and work instructions.

• Purchase materials and tooling for the assembly line according to material needs and the assembly planning

 Production and Technical Support

• Act together with the responsible team leader assembling in solving technical or quality problems in the workshop.

• Collaborate with purchase, warehouse, projects and other departments to solve issues efficiently.

 Estimating and Coordination

• Estimate labor hours, resource needs, and material costs in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

• Align production requirements with purchasing and planning teams.

Documentation and BOM Management

• Generate and verify production BOMs and routings for each product.

• Update technical documentation and work instructions based on changes and feedback.

• Manage and reallocate returned and defect materials while preventing future waste.

 Process Improvement

• Identify and propose improvement opportunities through observation and team feedback.

• Support implementation of new processes or technologies that enhance efficiency or quality.

• Stay current with technological trends and apply relevant advancements within the organization..

Quality and Manufacturability

• Test and validate manufacturability of machines and foster continuous improvement of designs from an assembly and efficiency perspective.

• Ensure production specifications and quality standards are met before execution.

Information Provision

• Ensure accurate and timely information flow at the workplace, and to internal stakeholders as global planning and projects .

• Maintain structured and consistent documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

 Reporting and Analytics

• Develop and maintain production reports, queries, and dashboards.

• Generate ad hoc reporting as needed to support operational decisions.

We ask

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field is required.

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline may be accepted with equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering or production support. 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, mechanical design, or production engineering environment is preferred.

• Experience working with ERP systems SAP and production planning tools such as Rob-Ex.

• Proficiency with 3D CAD programs as e.g. SolidEdge or E-Plan is an advantage.

We offer

• Flextime policy

• Paid Time Off (i.e., PTO) that can be used as it’s accrued

• Paid Holidays effective date of hire

• Medical insurance (i.e., three plans available, PPO, HMO*, and PPO with HSA) effective date of hire

• Dental care

• Vision care

• 100% Voortman USA LLC paid life insurance

• Additional voluntary life insurance option

• 100% Voortman USA LLC paid short-term disability

• 50/50 premium split between Voortman USA LLC and employee for long-term disability (i.e., LTD)

• 401K plan available with Company contribution

About Voortman

Join Voortman – Moving to Our New Production Facility and Offices in April 2026

Voortman is growing and we’re preparing to move into our brand-new Production Facility and Offices in April 2026. With over 70 team members currently based in Fresno and Monee, this relocation marks a major step forward in our commitment to serving customers across North America and investing in the future of our workforce.

As part of a global organization headquartered in the Netherlands with more than 750 employees, Voortman is a leader in designing and building advanced CNC steel processing machines, developing intelligent software solutions, and delivering outstanding customer service.

This move reflects our long-term vision for growth, innovation, and excellence. We’re actively recruiting driven individuals who want to be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of steel processing.

Be part of our next chapter. Grow with Voortman.