Maintenance Planner – CMMS Scheduling & Reliability

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 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.