Mechanical Assembly Project Coordinator

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Job Summary:

The Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the resources and staff needed for the assembly of a machine or kit. This person will also gather and distribute paperwork and parts needed during the assembly process.

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions of the Job:

• This position is responsible for the direct oversight of the Assembly Project Leaders, Assemblers, and outside contractors. This represents approximately 1-50 employees.

• Schedules manpower by assigning individual jobs to personnel after coordination with Project Coordinators.
• Schedules project work by coordinating with Supervisor, projects ready to be pulled, started, addressed, and completed by mechanical assembly.
• Procures prints, layouts, data base and motor lists, through the Mechanical Project Engineer overview meeting per their checklist. Maintains accurate and most recent prints and layouts to be utilized in assembly.
• Attends Mechanical Project Engineer meetings to review design layout, details, and timetable/ production schedule. Estimates completion times for department.
• Completes any engineering changes as necessary.
• Locates and prepares parts including wash tank, paint preparation, testing equipment and cables, loads released parts and stages work stations.
• Works with mechanical assemblers to locate devices/ assemblies, to monitor efficiency and assembly to standards.
• Assists mechanical engineers, test crew, or electrical assembly in choosing location for test set-ups as well as equipment which will be needed for tests.
• Assembles any parts needed from warehouse, and or informs others of parts which must be purchased in order to complete work orders.
• Conducts tests or checks for errors on all work performed.
• Signs off on machine or assemblies to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Recommends and implements changes in procedures.
• Assures compliance with company safety policies and work rules.
• Acts as liaison in dealing with issues with vendors.
• Assists with training of assemblers.

Occasional Job Responsibilities:

• Travel for company installations.
• Operation of forklift, scissors lift and cranes.
• Mechanical assembly work.
• Employee Review Process

Job Requirements:

• Education generally equivalent to an Associate's Degree in a business discipline preferred.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant manufacturing and supervision experience.
• Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to make metric system conversions.
• Must have the ability to read and understand blueprints, installation manuals, routings and other manufacturing instructions.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to supervise and interact with employees.
• First Aid and CPR/AED training preferred.