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Pre-Production Manufacturing Planner

TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Santa Ana, CAFull-timePosted 4 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
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Location
Santa Ana, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

TTM Technologies is seeking a Pre-Production Manufacturing Planner to plan and release shop travelers and tooling instructions for PCB remakes, repeats, and related changes. The role verifies manufacturing instructions, process steps, and quantities, and implements Engineering Change Notices. First- and second-shift schedules are available. PCB planning experience is required; a high school diploma or GED is desired, or five years of work experience may substitute.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PCB Planning, requiredMicrosoft Office, nice to haveCustomer Requirements, nice to haveIndustry Standards, nice to haveOral Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredEnglish, requiredMathematical Reasoning, requiredConcentration, requiredLifting 30 Lbs, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, nice to have5 Years Work Experience, nice to haveFluent English, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Scope:

  • A Planner is responsible for planning and releasing shop travelers and tooling instructions for remakes, repeats, re-panelizations and repeats with change. Requires a basic knowledge of planning procedures, Microsoft office Software, customer requirements/specifications, and industry standards.

  • This is not a Production Control/Scheduler/Developer position.

  • Both 1st and 2nd shift positions are available. 1st shift: Mon-Fri - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 2nd shift: Mon-Fri - 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Quickly and accurately releases manufacturing instructions to CAM, Artwork, Drill, and Electrical Test Departments for tooling generation when required.
  • Read, understand, and interpret purchase orders, travelers, prints, and drawings to verify that instructions generated and travelers created are accurate for each individual job.
  • Verify that travelers released are accurate representations of current manufacturing process steps and sequences and that board and panel quantities are accurate.
  • Understand and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECN) by making required updates and changes to shop travelers and create instructions for CAM and other departments to implement ECNs.
  • Perform other department or company-related tasks at the direction of the department supervisor.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

  • Good oral and written communication skills are required. Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
  • Basic mathematical and reasoning ability required.
  • This position requires the individual to work at a desktop environment for the majority of the shift. Some walking may be required. Must be able to lift 30lbs.
  • Must have very good concentration, must be able remain focused with minor interruptions.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED desired; or at least 5 years work experience in lieu of educational requirement.
  • PCB Planning experience required.

Work Environment:

Fast paced open office environment with surrounding noise and frequent interruptions. Occasional overtime. Interface with video display terminals. Demand for interaction with varied groups and people and meeting deadlines.

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Compensation and Benefits: TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement: Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

How this job compares

Set against the 434 open Production Planning jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$95–144K/yr40 salary ranges
  • US median$25–33/hr33 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Production Planning jobs in California and 434 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Production Planning postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (315 postings).
Education
111 of the 434 open Production Planning jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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