Maintenance Planner

Position Summary: The position of Maintenance Planner is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the facility and plant equipment; help with development of maintenance staff, and use of the CMMS. This role requires both technical skills of a maintenance technician and the organizational and leadership skills.

Qualifications (include but are not limited to):

Must have analytical skills: the ability to make judgements based on analyzing data

Must have written and verbal skills; the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization, and to use judgement on the use of confidential/sensitive information

Ability to work well with others in coordination of multiple job tasks involving several process steps and several work shifts

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing facility

Ability to train and mentor maintenance staff

Lead by example

Strong Communication skills

Flexible work schedule to include after hours/weekend availability for training, emergency downtime support and planned projects

Basic knowledge of ISO systems

Duties (include but are not limited to):

Assist scheduling and supervising all activities to ensure safety, quality, and 5S in maintenance operations

Maintain a long-term outlook for maintenance activities regarding personnel, equipment, and spare parts in accordance with company policy

Assist in planning and promoting preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime

Initiate and drive improvement projects to reduce costs and increase efficiency

Plan and conduct any necessary training for self and maintenance associates

Develop and implement continuous improvement activity plans for equipment running efficiency and technical skills

Assist with lineside maintenance & projects

In general, maintain a 1+ year outlook on maintenance activities related to personnel, equipment and spare parts

Keep records of all maintenance activities and communicate to management

Verify that the work performed by the contractor has been completed as contracted

Support improvement projects with other departments

Maintaining spare parts inventory accuracy

Purchase needed parts, equipment, etc. via Parker Trutec's purchasing procedure

Recommend, plan, and assist Maint. Manager with outside vendors as well as Parker Trutec management on projects in need of completion

Ability to use computer applications as needed. Ex. Microsoft applications and software, Epicor, CMMS

Participate, be an active member and/or lead meetings as required

Work with all departments to reduce outsource cost by doing projects inhouse

Support company well being