Maintenance Planner

Techo-Bloc•Waterloo, IN

7d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

At Techo-Bloc, we’re not just paving patios — we’re paving the way for meaningful careers. We design and manufacture premium landscaping products known for durability, innovation, and bold style. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for motivated, detail-driven professionals who want to make a real impact in an automated, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Job Description: Pay: $35.00 – $40.00/hour Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Waterloo, IN Job Type: Full-Time Job Description: Reporting to the Corporate Maintenance Planning & Systems Manager, the role of the Maintenance Planner is to manage the planning activities of the maintenance department at our Waterloo, IN and Rock Island, IL facilities. You will be responsible for planning corrective and preventive work orders related to the daily activities of maintenance employees on all shifts. You will be responsible for managing projects and services with both internal resources and external vendors. In your role, your main responsibilities will be: Create maintenance schedules and generate work orders Ensure and optimize the monitoring of an up-to-date preventive and corrective maintenance program Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to be performed on each shift Produce and communicate reports on the department's performance indicators Coordinate with production and planning for maintenance tasks and operational needs Define the scope of projects, solicit quotes and present them for approval Create and track department work orders in the ERP system Review and prioritize all incoming work requests and view work on site for clarification of work to be performed Contact vendors for technical documentation, pricing and availability Research equipment manuals and vendor specifications for new parts and new generations of parts to ensure they are available when needed Estimate costs of labor and parts for industrial equipment maintenance Adjust schedules for unexpected changes and breakdowns Follow up on inspections related to building equipment and the factory in general Manage service contracts and track performance and cost Through MRP management and forecasting, ensure that we have the necessary parts in stock for efficiently maintaining and rebuild equipment. Manage outside vendors through planning, costs and performance Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Communicate the preparation of the parts to the parts room clerk Fill in when needed to receive parts and equipment. Perform cycle counts and inventory validations Occasionally assist outside normal hours for urgent needs

Requirements

Experience in manufacturing maintenance planning
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Must be able to operate a forklift, man lift and other industrial equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, D365 and Microsoft AX (highly preferred)
Purchasing and vendor management
High level knowledge of electrical and mechanical parts
Excellent planning and execution skills
Be an excellent communicator
Ability to work under pressure and with others for a common goal

Responsibilities

Create maintenance schedules and generate work orders
Ensure and optimize the monitoring of an up-to-date preventive and corrective maintenance program
Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to be performed on each shift
Produce and communicate reports on the department's performance indicators
Coordinate with production and planning for maintenance tasks and operational needs
Define the scope of projects, solicit quotes and present them for approval
Create and track department work orders in the ERP system
Review and prioritize all incoming work requests and view work on site for clarification of work to be performed
Contact vendors for technical documentation, pricing and availability
Research equipment manuals and vendor specifications for new parts and new generations of parts to ensure they are available when needed
Estimate costs of labor and parts for industrial equipment maintenance
Adjust schedules for unexpected changes and breakdowns
Follow up on inspections related to building equipment and the factory in general
Manage service contracts and track performance and cost
Through MRP management and forecasting, ensure that we have the necessary parts in stock for efficiently maintaining and rebuild equipment.
Manage outside vendors through planning, costs and performance
Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Communicate the preparation of the parts to the parts room clerk
Fill in when needed to receive parts and equipment.
Perform cycle counts and inventory validations
Occasionally assist outside normal hours for urgent needs