Maintenance/Reliability Scheduler

West Fraser•Solway, MN

2d•$39 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance/Reliability Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the daily and weekly maintenance schedules for the OSB mill. This role ensures planned work is scheduled effectively, resources are allocated efficiently, and maintenance activities are coordinated with production to maximize equipment reliability and mill uptime. Safety is the highest priority, and this position plays a key role in ensuring all scheduled work is performed in a safe, compliant, and organized manner. West Fraser is a Drug-Free Workplace. This position is a “Safety-sensitive position” per the definition of MN Statutes, meaning: “a job in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol or cannabis usage would threaten the health or safety of any person.” Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include: Competitive pay range $38.66 – 40.85 per hour. Benefits starting Day 1 On-the-job training and a A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within Medical Dental Vision 401k with company match Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid vacations and holidays

Requirements

Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Maintenance, Reliability, or related field preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, or planning/scheduling roles (OSB, pulp & paper, or heavy manufacturing preferred).
Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, preventive/predictive strategies, and reliability principles.
Commitment to safety-first principles in all aspects of maintenance scheduling.
Proficiency with CMMS systems (experience with Ivara, or similar preferred).
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective communicator with ability to work across departments and with all levels of the organization.
Analytical mindset with ability to track performance and drive improvements.
Reliability-centered approach
Accuracy in clerking and record-keeping
Problem-solving and decision-making
Time management and adaptability
Eligible to legally work in the United States
High School diploma or equivalent education
Standard working hours for this position are Monday - Friday.
Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team
Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills
Consistent, predictable attendance
Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Preferred Millwright, Reliability or Electrical Trade experience.
Preventative maintenance program training experience.
At least 3-5 years of experience in the trade in an industrial plant, preferably in a planning role at an OSB plant.
Excellent computer skills including MS Office software.

Responsibilities

Ensure all scheduled work complies with West Fraser safety standards, OSHA regulations, and site-specific procedures.
Incorporate safety requirements into the scheduling process, including lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space permits, and contractor safety orientation.
Actively participate in safety meetings and reinforce a strong safety culture across maintenance and production teams.
Develop and publish weekly maintenance schedules based on priority work orders, preventive maintenance plans, and production requirements.
Coordinate with Maintenance Planners, Supervisors, and Production to align schedules with available labor, equipment access, and downtime opportunities.
Adjust schedules to accommodate emergency repairs or operational changes while maintaining focus on safety and reliability goals.
Assign work to appropriate trades and crews based on skill, availability, and workload balance.
Monitor labor utilization and ensure scheduling promotes efficient and safe use of resources.
Work with contractors and vendors to schedule outside services in compliance with mill safety standards.
Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance tasks are scheduled and executed on time.
Support reliability initiatives by incorporating vibration, lubrication, inspection, and condition-monitoring tasks into schedules.
Track schedule compliance and follow up on completed work to support safe, reliable operations.
Review completed work orders and ensured all required information (labor hours, parts used, permits closed, safety notes, completion codes) is accurately recorded in the CMMS.
Validate that feedback from maintenance crews and supervisors is documented for continuous improvement.
Update backlog and scheduling records based on completed work to maintain accurate reporting.
Generate reports on schedule compliance, job completion status, and outstanding issues.
Act as a central point of contact between Maintenance, Reliability, and Production for all scheduling activities.
Facilitate daily and weekly scheduling meetings, ensuring safety-critical work is clearly communicated and prioritized.
Provide timely communication of schedule changes to all stakeholders.
Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to generate schedules, update work orders, track progress, and close jobs.
Maintain accurate records of scheduled vs. completed work, schedule compliance, and safety-related tasks.
Provide reports to the Reliability Manager on schedule effectiveness, safety performance, and backlog management.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Benefits starting Day 1
On-the-job training and a A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with company match
Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays