Job Title: Production SchedulerJob Description

Join a dynamic team in a fast-growing additive manufacturing environment, where your decisions directly impact production, customer delivery, and company performance. As a Production Scheduler, you will be responsible for managing production schedules, ensuring timely shipment of orders, and collaborating with various departments to improve efficiency and resolve issues.

ResponsibilitiesMonitor all orders over 5k to ensure on-time shipping, proactively addressing potential rebuilds and failed builds.Work closely with project technicians to ensure timely part construction and adequate scheduling.Collaborate with the commercial team to facilitate smooth and on-time order production.Respond promptly to issues such as equipment failures and material shortages.Work with manufacturing leads to identify improvement opportunities in efficiency, 5S, and lean manufacturing.Resolve issues impacting on-time shipping (OTS) in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.Provide detailed explanations to the commercial team when schedules are not met.Manage the Production daily ship list and update the Forecast PM Team on issues and schedule concerns.Maintain an on-time delivery (OTD) rate of 95% or better according to MJF metrics.Enter data into the QA database.Collaborate closely with MJF Supervisors, Engineering, Project Technicians, and the Shipping Department.Execute work instructions as detailed on the Job Sheet.Visually inspect parts for defects and reject those that do not meet customer needs, creating an appendix if necessary.Ensure timely delivery of jobs to the QC and shipping department.Maintain a safe work environment and promote a positive workplace atmosphere.Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.Essential SkillsHands-on experience in a manufacturing or production setting.Strong understanding of production flow, capacity, bottlenecks, and recovery planning.Comfort working on the floor with technicians, supervisors, engineering, and shipping.Ability to manage priorities across multiple active jobs, especially high-value orders over 5k.Proven experience managing schedules tied to OTD or OTS metrics.Ability to hold teams accountable while remaining collaborative.Comfortable explaining missed schedules with clear, fact-based root causes.Strong sense of urgency and follow-through.Additional Skills & QualificationsProficiency in production planning, scheduling, and supply chain management.Experience with Microsoft Office, product lifecycle, and product lifecycle management.Work Environment

This position is located onsite in Carlsbad, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. You will work closely with a collaborative team that values problem-solving, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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