Maintenance Coordinator

Full job description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

Job Posting Title

Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is looking for a Maintenance Coordinator to join our Driveline team in Detroit!

The Maintenance Coordinator oversees proper functioning and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and technologies in a plant. They assess equipment performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement performance improvements. They work with equipment vendors to schedule routine or preventive maintenance; coordinates across functions. They also monitor warranties, working closely with engineering and suppliers to solve equipment and manufacturing processes. This individual will also identify recurring problems and recommends corrective measures. The maintenance coordinator will supervise a team of equipment maintenance specialists and their individual and team performance.

At AAM, we value our associates and offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses both bonus opportunities, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. We firmly believe in the development of our associates and provide a wide array of training programs to foster their personal and professional growth.

Ready to Bring the Future Faster with #TeamAAM? Apply today!

Job Description

• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and workflow to meet departmental goals/operational objectives.
• Monitors performance to standards, budgets, and departmental goals/operational objectives.
• Recommends or implements measures to empower associates and to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Supervises maintenance associates outcomes by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and focusing associates; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Meets maintenance operational standards by implementing production, productivity, quality, customer service, safety, security, and health standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements.
• Oversees tooling section, monitor inventory, coordinate with vendors, participate in cost-saving ideas, and maintain tooling/maintenance costs below budget.
• Works with a cross-functional team to meet cost standards by implementing cost-saving actions.
• Completes shift operations by monitoring maintenance services, reallocating resources, and solving operational problems.
• Documents maintenance services by completing forms, reports, logs, and records, ensuring accuracy of data.
• Evaluates systems and equipment performance by conferring with operating departments; identifying problems and requirements.
• Keeps systems and equipment operating by implementing a preventive maintenance program; and operating and testing systems and equipment.
• Improves systems and equipment performance by studying performance results; identifying, recommending, and implementing changes, expansions, and additions.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to organization standards, policies, and to legal regulations; immediately addressing issues, and alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Prepares maintenance information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Contributes to maintenance and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; and helping others accomplish job results.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant professional experience, or Advanced Degree with 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per AAM policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that AAM will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.