About this role
Maintenance Planner / Project Coordinator
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for supporting the Maintenance and Manufacturing areas in effective planning and project coordination to maximizing equipment uptime through proper corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
- Plan and schedule corrective / preventive maintenance activities by order of priority
- Manage spare parts inventory levels and stock locations
- Manage assets and OEM documentation within the maintenance management system
- Train employees on how to use the maintenance management system
- Assist with the coordination of plant-wide shutdown activities
- Technical troubleshooting support and training on assembly, fabrication, facilities and paint system equipment.
- Project management support for new installations and equipment refurbishment
Nature & Scope
- Reports to Manager of Advance Manufacturing and Reliability
Minimum Qualifications
- Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests
- High School Diploma and 10 years of relative experience
- 5-7 years Equipment and Facilities Maintenance experience
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- SAP / Maximo software experience
- Preventive maintenance and equipment repair experience
- Prior launch experience where capital improvements have been made
- PFMEA, risk assessments on equipment and safety
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree in related technical field
- 10 years of Equipment and Facilities Maintenance experience
- 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Fabrication, Paint System and Welding equipment knowledge
- AutoCAD software experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
- Able to work effectively in a team environment through delegation
- Effective at verbal and written communication
- Manufacturing process knowledge in the areas of: Assembly, Fabrication and Paint
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Sound analytical skills with a practical balance of “shop floor” experience
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
Physical Requirements
- Flexible schedule sometimes required to support equipment repair and integration efforts. This could include 12-hour shifts / 7 days a week
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
- Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
- Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
- Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed
- Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
- Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work in multiple climates including: hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment
JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLE
Other facts
About JCB North America
JCB is a family company founded on October 23rd, 1945, and is now one of the world’s largest privately owned manufacturers of construction, agricultural and defense equipment, with 22 factories around the world.
JCB North America currently employs more than 1,000 people and operates out of its headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. JCB recently began work on a new $500 million factory in San Antonio, Texas, the biggest investment in its history. JCB’s North American division also has regional offices in Dallas, Texas; Santa Monica, California; and Miami, Florida. JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products for customers in 150 countries.
JCB products include Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, tracked and wheeled excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts and Fastrac tractors.
For more information, visit www.jcb.com.
What you'll do
- The Planner/Project Coordinator is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and supporting project management for new installations. This includes managing spare parts inventory and providing technical troubleshooting support.
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