Mechanical Assembly Project Coordinator

JOA•Sheboygan Falls, WI

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About The Position

The Project Coordinator oversees the resources and staff needed to assemble machines or kits and gathers and distributes paperwork and parts required during assembly. The role directly oversees Assembly Project Leaders, Assemblers, and outside contractors, representing approximately 1–50 employees. The coordinator schedules personnel and project work, coordinates with project coordinators and supervisors, prepares assembly documentation and parts, monitors assembly progress and quality, supports testing, and ensures compliance with safety policies and work rules. Occasional duties include travel for company installations, operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and cranes, and performing mechanical assembly work.

Requirements

Education generally equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in a business discipline is preferred.
Requires 5–7 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and make metric system conversions.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, installation manuals, routings, and other manufacturing instructions.
Good oral and written communication skills to supervise and interact with employees.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience.
First Aid and CPR/AED training.
Education generally equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in a business discipline.

Responsibilities

Directly oversee Assembly Project Leaders, Assemblers, and outside contractors.
Schedule manpower by assigning individual jobs to personnel after coordinating with Project Coordinators.
Schedule project work with the Supervisor, including work ready to be pulled, started, addressed, and completed by mechanical assembly.
Procure prints, layouts, database and motor lists through the Mechanical Project Engineer overview meeting and its checklist.
Maintain accurate, current prints and layouts for use in assembly.
Attend Mechanical Project Engineer meetings to review design layouts, details, and production schedules.
Estimate department completion times.
Complete engineering changes as necessary.
Locate and prepare parts, including wash tank and paint preparation; prepare testing equipment and cables; load released parts; and stage workstations.
Work with mechanical assemblers to locate devices and assemblies and monitor efficiency and adherence to assembly standards.
Assist mechanical engineers, the test crew, or electrical assembly in selecting test setup locations and required test equipment.
Assemble parts from the warehouse and inform others of parts that must be purchased to complete work orders.
Conduct tests or checks for errors on work performed.
Sign off on machines or assemblies to verify completeness and accuracy.
Recommend and implement procedural changes.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies and work rules.
Liaise with vendors to address issues.
Assist with assembler training.
Travel for company installations as needed.
Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and cranes as needed.
Perform mechanical assembly work as needed.