Maintenance Planner - 1st Shift

Teknor Apex; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex is seeking a Maintenance Planner for its Fountain Inn, SC facility to develop and maintain PM schedules, review work requests, and prepare detailed work orders. The role emphasizes CMMS documentation, coordination with technicians and production, and ensuring parts availability to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, and strong mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge, plus solid reading of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all plant equipment and systems.
• Review work requests, verify job scope, and prioritize maintenance activities in coordination with production scheduler and supervisors.
• Prepare detailed work orders including job steps, materials, tools, estimated labor, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate equipment history, maintenance logs, and documentation in the CMMS.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Technicians, Supervisors, and Production to minimize downtime during planned maintenance activities.
• Ensure spare parts and materials are available by working closely with purchasing and stores personnel.
• Track maintenance KPIs (e.g., PM compliance, equipment downtime, MTBF/MTTR) and prepare reports for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and cost reduction.
• Maintain up-to-date asset data and ensure all maintenance procedures comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist with contractor management and ensure compliance with site policies and procedures.
• Schedule ISO activities and track completion.
• Audit completed work orders for accuracy.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Instrumentation systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or related field

Tools

CMMS software

SAP PM

Limble

MP2

Microsoft Office

Job description

When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.

Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us - together to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customers create better products.

Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals. ~Jon Fain

Join the team behind our custom compounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all plant equipment and systems.
• Review work requests, verify job scope, and prioritize maintenance activities in coordination with production scheduler and supervisors.
• Prepare detailed work orders including job steps, materials, tools, estimated labor, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate equipment history, maintenance logs, and documentation in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Coordinate with Maintenance Technicians, Supervisors, and Production to minimize downtime during planned maintenance activities.
• Ensure spare parts and materials are available by working closely with purchasing and stores personnel.
• Track maintenance KPIs (e.g., PM compliance, equipment downtime, MTBF/MTTR) and prepare reports for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and cost reduction.
• Maintain up-to-date asset data and ensure all maintenance procedures comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist with contractor management and ensure compliance with site policies and procedures.
• Schedule ISO activities and track completion.
• Audit completed work orders for accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics.
• Proficiency with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Limble, MP2, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Work may involve exposure to noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures in an industrial setting.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly to others.
• Must be able to work at heights (Tanks, Silos, Boom lifts)

Schedule

• Full-time hourly position
• Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend or on-call work as required by plant operations.

Teknor Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.