Maintenance Planner

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division. Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment.

About the role

The Maintenance Planner will compile and organize historical and current data on machine center downtime, parts replacement, and pertinent information for assessing maintenance needs. This role manages and is accountable for the work order system by prioritizing, scheduling, and organizing maintenance workload, with a strong focus on both preventative and predictive maintenance. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and helps strategize machine upkeep to enable continuous process operation.

Responsibilities

• Balance maintenance work with the needs of the operation
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Develop PM tasks and schedules for all new equipment prior to installation
• Manage data collection and input into CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Monitor work order backlog and keep it prioritized
• Develop initial machine operator training for critical machine centers (PM development)
• Maintain shift emergency repair logs
• Attend mill team meetings to communicate project status to mill management
• Generate work orders and monitor completion time of PMs
• Ensure all required parts are kitted and tools are organized and ready for scheduled work
• Develop and maintain statistical information on machine centers to track uptime, downtime, maintenance costs, etc.
• Manage maintenance history for each machine center
• Assist in parts purchasing and inventory tracking (requisition parts, not purchase)
• Assist in developing cost estimates for major equipment repairs and modifications
• Schedule all contracted predictive maintenance surveys
• Keep library of equipment manuals updated and organized
• Assist supervisor to hold employees accountable to work expectations and goals
• Partner with millwrights to learn and understand how machine centers work and their impact on operations
• Learn and understand the time requirements of maintenance tasks and schedule accordingly

Requirements

• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
• CMMS experience is preferred but not required
• Mechanical aptitude is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in planning and scheduling is preferred but not required

Skills and Attributes

• Advocate of safety
• Self-starter and a team player
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Good communication skills
• Willing to ask for help
• Continuous learning initiative
• Service-oriented towards internal and external customers

Pay

$80,000 - $90,000

Benefits

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost-effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Schedule

Day Shift

Location

Darrington is a small town nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Cascade Mountains with easy access to national parks, hiking, skiing, fishing, and hunting. Hampton Lumber took over ownership of the Darrington mill in 2002 and today employs 175 people in good, family-wage jobs. We’re committed to creating a safe, competitive facility and opportunities for growth for our employees.