Maintenance Planner (Dallas)

CS Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Dallas, TX to develop and manage PM schedules, track progress, and coordinate spare parts in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3+ years in maintenance planning, CMMS proficiency, and hands-on mechanical/electrical knowledge. On-site position with emphasis on reliability and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree or technical certification in related field.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with injection molding, extrusion, die press, or vibratory welding equipment strongly preferred.
• Proficient in CMMS/MES scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills, verbal and written are essential.
• Ability to balance planning responsibilities with hands-on technician duties.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, emergency work orders, and project-related tasks in the CMMS/MES system.
• Prioritize maintenance activities to ensure minimal downtime and maximum asset reliability.
• Monitor work order progress and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Specialist to maintain an accurate inventory of machine and equipment-related spare parts.
• Issue and track spare parts for work orders, ensuring proper documentation in the CMMS.
• Ensure all parts usage is logged and reconciled to support cost tracking and audit compliance.
• Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and project-related maintenance tasks as required.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and production teams to maintain optimal equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.
• Support implementation of reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Participate in safety and quality initiatives to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

CMMS/MES

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CMMS/MES

Job description

• Develop, coordinate, and manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, emergency work orders, and project-related tasks in the CMMS/MES system.
• Prioritize maintenance activities to ensure minimal downtime and maximum asset reliability.
• Monitor work order progress and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Specialist to maintain an accurate inventory of machine and equipment-related spare parts.
• Issue and track spare parts for work orders, ensuring proper documentation in the CMMS.
• Ensure all parts usage is logged and reconciled to support cost tracking and audit compliance.
• Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and project-related maintenance tasks as required.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and production teams to maintain optimal equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.
• Support implementation of reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Participate in safety and quality initiatives to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Job Title : Maintenance Planner

Job Type : Full-time; On-Site

Responsibilities :

• Develop, coordinate, and manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, emergency work orders, and project-related tasks in the CMMS/MES system.
• Prioritize maintenance activities to ensure minimal downtime and maximum asset reliability.
• Monitor work order progress and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Specialist to maintain an accurate inventory of machine and equipment-related spare parts.
• Issue and track spare parts for work orders, ensuring proper documentation in the CMMS.
• Ensure all parts usage is logged and reconciled to support cost tracking and audit compliance.
• Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and project-related maintenance tasks as required.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and production teams to maintain optimal equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.
• Support implementation of reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Participate in safety and quality initiatives to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Experience :

• Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning, industrial maintenance, or related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with injection molding, extrusion, die press, or vibratory welding equipment is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in CMMS/MES systems for scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills, verbal and written are essential.
• Ability to balance planning responsibilities with hands‑on technician duties.

Location : Dallas, TX

Compensation Details :

This position offers a competitive base salary.