Maintenance Planner

Washington Mills; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Immediate paid vacation and generous-h

Job summary

Washington Mills is seeking a proactive Maintenance Planner in Niagara Falls, NY. You will minimize downtime through meticulous planning, coordinate outside contractors, and ensure parts and equipment are on-site.

You will work with the Maintenance Manager to drive continuous improvement and report to the Plant Manager. The role requires 3+ years in maintenance planning, strong organizational skills, and ability to interpret blueprints/electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within maintenance planning.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outside contractors for repairs to minimize downtime.
• Estimate projects and repairs with multiple quotes for management approval.
• Establish and maintain a preventative maintenance program.
• Plan, budget, and schedule facility modifications and repairs with Maintenance Manager.
• Expedite parts for emergency/unplanned maintenance.
• Fill in for Maintenance Manager as needed.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Blueprint interpretation

Electrical schematics

Organization & detail orientation

Effective communication

Tools

None

Job description

Maintenance Planner

Position type: Full-Time, Salaried

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Ask Yourself This…

Come join an established manufacturing company with a proud history of producing high-quality abrasive grains. We’re looking for a proactive, organized Maintenance Planner who knows that great maintenance starts with great planning. If you thrive on organization, problem solving, and making things run smoothly, come join us in Niagara Falls, New York!

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

What You’ll Do

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for minimizing operational downtime through efficient planning and contractor management. They will assist in the planning of scheduled maintenance and ensure that all parts, equipment, and materials needed are on site. The Maintenance Planner leads in coordination with the Maintenance Manager in continuous improvement efforts. This role will report directly to the Plant Manager.

• Coordinate outside contractors for repairs to minimize downtime, provide schedules to plant management and production team
• Estimate projects and repairs with multiple quotes and provide quotes to management for approval
• Establish a preventative maintenance (PM) program and maintain the program throughout the plant
• Plan, budget, and schedule facility modifications and repairs in coordination with the Maintenance Manager
• Expediate parts for emergency/unexpected maintenance repair
• Fill in for Maintenance Manager as needed

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Possess 3+ years of experience within maintenance planning
• Be well organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in interpretation of blueprints and electrical schematics
• Have good troubleshooting skills and be able to stay focused on several tasks at once
• Have the ability to work independently and also communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Heavily subsidized medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly sick and personal leave policies
• Opportunities for career development

Washington Mills aims to deliver a comprehensive compensation package. The compensation provided is the national pay range for this position of $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year depending on experience. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.