Maintenance Planner

US Farathane; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a planner to develop and manage maintenance plans for efficient operation. The role involves creating schedules, estimating costs, and coordinating resources to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have proficiency in Excel. This position offers an opportunity to optimize maintenance operations within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or related experience.
• Proficient in Excel, specifically creating charts and graphs.

Responsibilities

• Create maintenance schedules and work orders.
• Estimate labor and parts costs for equipment and repairs.
• Maintain parts inventory and order as needed.
• Prioritize work orders based on costs and resources.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Summary:

The planner is responsible for developing and managing maintenance plans, ensuring efficient operation of equipment and facilities, and optimizing maintenance resources.

Essential Functions:

1. Create maintenance schedules and work orders, coordinating maintenance staff and other departments to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
2. Estimate labor and parts costs for equipment and repairs.
3. Maintain parts inventory and order as needed.
4. Create procedural manuals that detail standardized work.
5. Prioritize work orders based on costs, available resources, and asset criticality.
6. Coordinate maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors.
7. Maintain records and files for maintenance department management and record-keeping requirements.
8. Act as a liaison between maintenance and operations.
9. Work independently and provide direction to others.
10. Recognize opportunities for process improvements.
11. Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
12. Have a clear understanding of preventative maintenance techniques.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Excel, specifically creating charts, graphs, and formulas.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.