Maintenance Planner - 1st Shift

About the role

Join the team behind our custom compounds at Teknor Apex, an international custom compounder with nine U.S. locations and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. As a privately held company with deep employee and customer relationships, we deliver customized compound solutions to help our customers create better products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all plant equipment and systems.
• Review work requests, verify job scope, and prioritize maintenance activities in coordination with production scheduler and supervisors.
• Prepare detailed work orders including job steps, materials, tools, estimated labor, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate equipment history, maintenance logs, and documentation in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Coordinate with Maintenance Technicians, Supervisors, and Production to minimize downtime during planned maintenance activities.
• Ensure spare parts and materials are available by working closely with purchasing and stores personnel.
• Track maintenance KPIs (e.g., PM compliance, equipment downtime, MTBF/MTTR) and prepare reports for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and cost reduction.
• Maintain up-to-date asset data and ensure all maintenance procedures comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist with contractor management and ensure compliance with site policies and procedures.
• Schedule ISO activities and track completion.
• Audit completed work orders for accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Limble, MP2, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Work may involve exposure to noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures in an industrial setting.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly to others.
• Must be able to work at heights (Tanks, Silos, Boom lifts).

Schedule

Full-time hourly position. Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend or on-call work as required by plant operations.