Maintenance Planner

DigiKey; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiKey is seeking a Maintenance Planner to schedule and optimize maintenance for our high‑volume electronic component distribution system. This on‑site role partners with technicians, operations, engineering, and vendors to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years using CMMS for work orders, planning, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or related field.
• 2 years of CMMS experience for work orders and planning.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems in conveyor/material handling.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Preferred: 4-year degree and supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance tasks for high-volume distribution assets.
• Develop and schedule PM, PdM, and corrective work orders in CMMS.
• Estimate hours, assign qualifications, and ensure parts availability.
• Maintain backlog and ensure tasks are ready for scheduling.
• Collaborate with reliability engineers and engineers on improvements.
• Generate CMMS reports to support planning and KPI tracking.
• Ensure procedures and manuals linked to tasks.
• Coordinate weekly equipment access with maintenance and operations.
• Communicate plans clearly to technicians and vendors.

Skills

CMMS experience

Mechanical & electrical systems

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Supervisor experience

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology / Industrial Maintenance / Mechanical or Electrical Technology

Tools

CMMS

Job description

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

Product Distribution Roles

• Full-Time Day Shift - $21.00 starting rate ($20.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)
• Full-Time Evening/Overnight Shift - $24.00 starting rate ($20.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $3.00 shift differential)
• Full-Time 3-12 Shift – $23.34 starting rate ($20.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $2.34 allowance for the 36 for 40 schedule)
• Part-Time - $20.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)
• Seasonal Day Shift - $20.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)
• Seasonal Evening Shift - $23.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $3.00 shift differential)

Relocation and Sign-On bonuses available for specific full‑time product distribution roles.

Position Overview

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Flexible)

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for scheduling and optimizing maintenance tasks for assets in a high‑volume electronic component distribution material handling system. This role ensures maintenance work is accurately entered, prioritized, and planned within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The Maintenance Planner works closely with maintenance technicians, operations, engineering, and vendors to ensure equipment reliability, effective resource allocation, and minimal downtime.

This is considered an essential on-site role, which requires regular on-site attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance planning and scheduling
• Develop, plan, and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work orders using the CMMS.
• Estimate hours, assign, and ensure qualifications for each task.
• Ensure parts availability by coordinating with the spare parts administrator.
• Maintain an organized backlog of tasks and ensure all are planned and ready for scheduling.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Reliability Optimization
• Review and optimize PM tasks to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Work with reliability engineer to utilize equipment history, failure data, and technician feedback to improve maintenance routines.
• Assist in implementing reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• CMMS Data Management
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date asset data, PM schedules, job plans, and work order status within the CMMS.
• Generate and analyze CMMS reports to support planning, reliability improvement, and KPI tracking.
• Ensure standard maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and manuals are accessible and linked to maintenance tasks.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with maintenance supervisors and operations to coordinate weekly accessibility of equipment.
• Communicate job plans clearly to technicians and provide necessary documentation.
• Partner with engineering teams on system upgrades, equipment changes, and improvement projects.

Required Skills And Experience

• Associate degree (2‑year degree) in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Technology, or related field.
• Preferred: 4-year degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Technology, or related field.
• 2 years work experience using a CMMS for work order entry, planning, and reporting.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems common in conveyor and material‑handling equipment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience with Preventive Maintenance Optimization, reliability engineering concepts, or RCM
• Preferred: Supervisor Experience

Physical Requirements

• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen.
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body.

Compensation

The starting base pay rate for this position is:

$25.25

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [e-mail].

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