Create a job

A job is an instance of an operation for a work order that is scheduled for a particular entity and produces an item. A job is an operation and entity combination to produce a specified quantity of an item. A job consists of steps, specifications, and components that are necessary for a particular phase of the production. Multiple jobs can be used to produce an item.

Create a job for a work order

1. Do one of the following:

   • Right-click the work order and on the context menu click New Job.

   • Select the work order, right-click in a clear area of the Work Orders and Jobs workspace tab, and on the context menu click New Job.

   • Select the work order. On the ribbon, go to the Home tab and on the New menu click New Job.

   The new job is added to the work order.

2. In the new job's Properties window, complete the property settings. See Job properties.

3. Save the changes.

You can modify the properties of an existing job in its Properties window.