Electrical Maintenance Planner – Scheduling, Parts & Safety

Whirlpool, Inc.; Clyde, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) + Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Clyde, OH to coordinate planned maintenance, kit materials, and ensure reliable operation of production lines. You will collaborate with production scheduling, engineering, and leadership to plan and schedule maintenance and repairs using SAP CMMS.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, a strong background in PLCs/robotics/electrical systems, and a four-year apprenticeship or journeyman card.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related technical field.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• An Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship/technical program or State Journeyman Card is required.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, robotics, electrical construction, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Order and manage materials: identify and kit all parts required for planned jobs, working with storeroom and vendors to ensure inventory availability for planned and emergency repairs.
• Scheduling and coordination: communicate with Production Scheduling, Leadership, and Engineering to facilitate, coordinate, and schedule planned maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Work order management: review, prioritize, and schedule all incoming maintenance requests within the CMMS (SAP) to maximize equipment utilization.
• Documentation and job planning: develop detailed job plans and project sheets for craftspeople and preventive maintenance including prints, drawings, and required parts.
• WCM PM Pillar and EWO process: participate in and lead PM pillar activities, expansion activities, and the EWO process.
• Technical assistance: provide daily technical support to Maintenance and Production Leadership, Craftspeople, and Engineering.
• Spare parts management: investigate requirements for new and existing equipment, setting up spare parts in NPS and managing obsolescence.
• Contractor management: manage maintenance contractors used for planned repairs and inspections.
• Safety leadership: provide leadership in maintaining a proactive safe environment and ensuring all planned work includes necessary safety permits and LOTO procedures.

Skills

PLCs

Robotics

Electrical Systems

Electrical Construction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Journeyman Card / Apprenticeship

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Clyde, OH to coordinate planned maintenance, kit materials, and ensure reliable operation of production lines. You will collaborate with production scheduling, engineering, and leadership to plan and schedule maintenance and repairs using SAP CMMS.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, a strong background in PLCs/robotics/electrical systems, and a four-year apprenticeship or journeyman card.