Maintenance Planner

Techo-Bloc; North Dumfries; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Ontario seeks a Maintenance Planner for its Ayr Production Plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating maintenance schedules, managing work orders, and coordinating maintenance tasks. Applicants should have experience in manufacturing maintenance planning and proficiency in Microsoft Office and D365. A competitive salary of $75,000-$80,000 plus bonuses is offered, along with great perks and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Group insurance plan

Company matching RRSP

Free virtual care

Referral bonuses

Uniforms and swag

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing maintenance planning and work orders.
• Ability to operate forklifts, man lifts, and other industrial equipment.
• Excellent planning and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Create maintenance schedules and generate work orders.
• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance tasks.
• Serve as liaison between maintenance and operations.

Skills

Manufacturing maintenance planning

Microsoft Office proficiency

Vendor management

Knowledge of electrical and mechanical parts

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft D365

Microsoft AX

Forklifts

Man lifts

Job description

Overview

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Techo-Bloc! Are you looking for a position with limitless career growth potential? If your answer is yes, then Techo-Bloc is the next step in your career journey. We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our Ayr Production Plant.

Who We Are Techo-Bloc is a leader in producing exceptional paving stones and retaining walls. Our state-of-the-art facilities are operated by teams of talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technology to craft superior, functional, and visually stunning products.

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
• Serve as liaison between maintenance and operations
• 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
• Ensure the maintenance staff and operations has all the necessary parts, tools and technical information to perform the job
• Maybe required to work outside normal business hours in order to handle emergencies or ensure that maintenance work does not interfere with regular operations
• Help plan and organize maintenance shutdown activities
• Provide hands on field support during breakdowns and special projects (especially over winter rebuild and maintenance days)
• Be a technical resource for the operations and maintenance teams
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing maintenance planning and work orders
• 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
• Operate forklifts, man lifts and other industrial equipment
• Be an excellent communicator
• Ability to work under pressure and with others for a common goal

Additional Information

Why Join Techo-Bloc?

At Techo-Bloc, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer opportunities to grow, thrive, and succeed in a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Competitive Pay & Bonuses
  • Starting salary: $75,000-$80,000
  • End-of-year bonus: Rewarding your hard work
• Work in a Modern Facility
  • Clean, bright, high-tech workspace designed for comfort and efficiency.
• Perks You’ll Love
  • Group insurance plan: Available after 3 months.
  • Company matching RRSP: Invest in your future with our help.
  • Free virtual care: Access a virtual family doctor anytime.
  • Referral bonuses: Bring great people to the team and earn extra cash.
  • Uniforms & swag: Look and feel great on the job.
  • Employee discounts: Save on Techo-Bloc’s premium products.
• Supporting Your Well-Being
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support available 24/7.

We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for the next steps will be contacted.

Start your journey with Techo-Bloc today and shape your future with us!