Mechanical Assembly Project Coordinator

JOA Human Resources•Sheboygan Falls, WI

24d

About The Position

The Project Coordinator oversees the resources and staff needed to assemble machines or kits and gathers and distributes the paperwork and parts required during assembly. The position directly oversees Assembly Project Leaders, Assemblers, and outside contractors, representing approximately 1–50 employees. The coordinator schedules manpower and project work, maintains current assembly prints and layouts, estimates department completion times, prepares parts and workstations, and supports assembly, testing, quality, and safety activities. The role also coordinates with engineering, electrical assembly, test crews, vendors, and other project coordinators, and assists with assembler training.

Requirements

Requires 5–7 years of relevant manufacturing and supervision 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

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

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 based on projects 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 timetables or production schedules, and estimate department completion times.
Complete engineering changes as necessary.
Locate and prepare parts, including wash tanks, paint preparation, testing equipment, and cables; load released parts and stage workstations.
Work with mechanical assemblers to locate devices and assemblies, monitor efficiency, and ensure assembly meets standards.
Assist mechanical engineers, the test crew, or electrical assembly in selecting locations for test setups and identifying equipment needed for tests.
Assemble parts from the warehouse or inform others of parts that must be purchased to complete work orders.
Conduct tests or check for errors on work performed.
Sign off on machines or assemblies to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Recommend and implement changes in procedures.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies and work rules.
Act as a liaison in resolving issues with vendors.
Assist with training assemblers.
Travel for company installations when required.
Operate forklifts, scissors lifts, and cranes when required.
Perform mechanical assembly work when required.