Maintenance Planner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical Trade License; mechanical bias preferred.
• Broad experience with CMMS systems; SAP PM preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of steel tube manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• CMRP or MMP designation preferred; willingness to obtain within 2½ years if not already certified.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with MS 360, SAP, and related systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical plant-related activities.
• Willingness to travel to other Company locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• CMRP or MMP designation preferred; willingness to obtain within 2½ years if not already certified.
• Mechanical or Electrical Trade License; mechanical bias preferred.
• Broad experience with CMMS systems; SAP PM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce a safe, healthy work environment in accordance with ESA, MOL, and Company safety policies and procedures such as LOTO and Arc Flash.
• Analyze preventative maintenance (PM) criteria using MTBF and MTTR metrics to reduce breakdowns and failures.
• Create and maintain detailed maintenance plans and tasks based on OEM requirements and equipment performance history.
• Evaluate and adjust PM duration, frequency, and content to improve equipment reliability.
• Review PM findings and ensure corrective plans are implemented to prevent operational failures.
• Schedule and assign maintenance work in coordination with operations and maintenance staff.
• Review and log all work orders in SAP and track performance trends.
• Coordinate and confirm availability of safety resources, tools, equipment, parts, technical skill sets, time, and vendors prior to scheduling work.
• Set work order priorities based on safety, quality, available resources, equipment production needs, cost, and vendor availability.
• Review and analyze breakdown work to determine root cause and whether repairs are temporary or permanent.
• Adjust PM plans based on breakdown analysis to reduce future failures.
• Ensure work orders contain sufficient detail for historical reference and reporting.
• Manage monthly fiscal breakdown work orders and generate cost-by-equipment reports.
• Create, schedule, and complete work orders for facility and production-related requests.
• Coordinate facility repairs with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Develop detailed shut down plans for biannual plant shutdowns and major projects.
• Define scope, cost estimates, resources, and scheduling priorities for shutdown activities.
• Manage SAP notifications and work orders daily to prevent backlog.
• Create purchase requisitions for non-stocked materials and services.
• Track internal and external repairs to ensure timely completion.
• Lead team meetings to support effective planning and scheduling.
• Perform continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities.
• 401(k) / Retirement savings program with company match (where applicable).
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee loyalty awards and recognition programs.