Maintenance Planner

greif; West Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Greif in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Planner to schedule and coordinate maintenance activities with a focus on reliability and productivity. You will source diagrams, manuals, and parts, diagnose issues with precision tools, and collaborate with colleagues to keep equipment operable.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma or equivalent and a technical certificate with 6–8 years of relevant experience, strong reading of blueprints, and solid communication and time

Qualifications

• Typical high school diploma or equivalent with a technical certificate and 6-8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and machine/process drawings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities with focus on reliability and productivity.
• Obtains and organizes information and parts required for maintenance (diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions).
• Locates sources of problems by observing equipment, listening for issues, and using precision tools to diagnose.
• Collaborates with maintenance colleagues to ensure timely completion of work orders and operability of machinery.
• Controls and optimizes spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing, and inventorying.
• Develops or refines preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Gives guidance to junior maintenance staff.
• Adheres to plant safety policies and participates in safety, Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring tools

Testing instruments

Blueprints/diagrams reading

Job description

OUR VISION

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #: 035275 Maintenance Planner (Open)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities with long term focus on increased reliability and productivity of the workforce.
• Obtains and organizes all information and parts required for maintenance work to be performed (e.g. diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions).
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, discussing issues with the operators, and using precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose issues.
• Collaborates with other maintenance colleagues to ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and machinery is operational.
• Controls and optimizes spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing, and inventorying.
• Develops new or refines existing preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a technical certificate with 6-8 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and testing devices to complete job tasks.
• Possesses a mechanical background and direct maintenance work experience. High volume manufacturing experience a plus.
• Demonstrates ability to read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and machine and process drawings, with the ability to sketch or alter existing drawings.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities or projects and keep them progressing to completion.
• Possesses excellent time management skills.
• Skilled in estimating and communicating the labor hours, material requirements, and skills needed to complete a job.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and any other relevant software.

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $26.68 - $45.43 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between40.00 to45.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

EEO Statement

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth.

For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.