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Maintenance Planner

Owens Corning•Kearny, NJ
•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner at the Kearny roofing plant coordinates and plans maintenance activities that support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The role plans and schedules maintenance work, coordinates contractors, supports project execution, and improves equipment reliability through effective maintenance planning processes. Candidates are expected to bring maintenance experience from a manufacturing environment. Plant-specific planning and scheduling processes, computer systems, contractor management, project coordination, reliability techniques, equipment, processes, and additional maintenance disciplines may be learned through on-the-job training. Successful candidates must be willing to learn, participate in training, and continually expand their technical skills and knowledge. The position is performed in a manufacturing environment that may include loud noises and heat. The employee may occasionally work at heights or in confined spaces. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience in a related maintenance trade or occupation in a manufacturing environment.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative, and produce high-quality work.
  • Willingness to learn, participate in training, and continuously expand technical skills and knowledge.
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements for several hours.
  • Ability to climb on and off a forklift and climb and descend stairs.
  • Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with loud noises and heat.
  • Ability to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continuously.
  • Willingness to occasionally work at heights or in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with maintenance-related computer systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to support safe and reliable production operations.
  • Manage maintenance work orders, resources, and contractor activities to ensure efficient execution of maintenance and project work.
  • Support Energy Control Procedures (ECPs), Lock Tag Try (LTT) compliance, and contractor safety requirements.
  • Analyze equipment failures, support root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, P&ID drawings, and other technical documents.
  • Interpret and follow instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative, and consistently produce high-quality work.
  • Maintain compliance with plant safety, environmental, and housekeeping requirements while promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
  • Collaborate with maintenance personnel, operations teams, engineering, and outside contractors to support plant objectives.
  • Maintain regular attendance, participate in required training, and perform other duties as assigned.

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