Maintenance Planner

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works closely with Operations, Engineering and the Quality departments.
• Responsible for maintaining the plant systems that ensure all necessary parts are on hand to minimize production downtime and maintenance repair time while controlling spare parts inventory and the maintenance budget.
• Works with vendors and enters purchase orders as well as all other spare parts transactions including obtaining emergency breakdown parts during and after normal business hours and days.
• Schedules outside contractors and coordinates with Production to get work completed.
• Enters work orders into Plex and provides the necessary reports to the maintenance manager that reflects prompt closure of work orders.
• Works directly with the maintenance manager to develop and improve the Preventive Maintenance for the facility and the equipment based on lessons learned.
• Works with the Contractors to manage annual contracts.
• Chases hot parts as needed for emergency breakdowns, may be required to run errands and pick parts up from time to time.

Qualifications

• Required Education & Experience: Associates degree or certification in a Technology discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing). Can be replaced with 5 years experience and demonstration of skill set (technical knowledge of maintenance procedures and methods; familiarization and experience with scheduling methods highly desirable).
• Must understand planning and scheduling fundamentals.
• Proficient with using computer applications (Word, Excel).
• Must be organized and able to work with little supervision.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must have basic computer skills, Microsoft office and ERP experience.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must have basic knowledge of all maintenance functions (Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Stamping, Mig welding, Resistance welding, Robotics, Tooling and E-coat systems).
• Must be able to work weekends or evenings when necessary to support the plant.