Maintenance Mechanical Planner - Day Shift

Whirlpool Corporation; Clyde (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Planner (Mechanical/Electrical) to coordinate planned maintenance activities and ensure reliable operations on the Clyde, OH site. You will assemble labor, parts and tools to maximize wrench time and safety.

The role requires hands-on technical knowledge and strong collaboration with production, engineering and scheduling teams. The position offers a first shift schedule (Mon–Fri 6:30 am–3 pm) and a starting wage of $38.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related technical field.
• Associate degree or completion of a four-year apprenticeship/technical program preferred.
• Able to identify, kit, and manage parts and materials for planned maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Identity and kit all parts required for planned jobs with storeroom and vendors.
• Coordinate with Production Scheduling, Leadership and Engineering to schedule maintenance and repairs.
• Use SAP CMMS to review, prioritize, and schedule maintenance requests for optimal equipment use.
• Develop detailed Job Plans and project sheets for craftspeople and preventive maintenance.
• Participate in PM pillar activities and EWO process. Lead safety-conscious maintenance planning.
• Provide daily technical assistance to Maintenance, Production Leadership, Craftspeople, and Engineering.
• Investigate spare parts requirements and manage obsolescence in NPS.
• Manage maintenance contractors for planned repairs and inspections.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Labor and parts coordination

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman/apprenticeship completed

Tools

SAP CMMS

NPS

Job description

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

Requisition ID: 72032

Maintenance Planner (Mechanical/Electrical)

The Maintenance Planner serves as the primary coordinator for all planned maintenance activities, acting as the critical link between proactive strategy and daily execution. This role is responsible for kitting resources—labor, parts, and tools—to maximize "wrench time" and ensure facility reliability and safety.

Current Opening On Day Shift

• Monday – Friday: 6:30 am - 3 pm
• Starting wage: $38.80

Key Responsibilities

• Order and manage materials: Identify and kit all parts required for planned jobs, working with the storeroom and vendors to ensure inventory availability for both 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 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 in a relevant trade (e.g., Tool & Die, Millwright, or Industrial Maintenance Technician) required.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Equipment repair and hydraulic systems.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.