Maintenance Planner: Optimize Downtime for Reliability

WITRON Group; Auburn Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Leave of absence program

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Legal insurance

Gym discounts

Service/product discounts

Blue365 discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Telehealth services

Job summary

WITRON Group is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Ohio to drive efficient maintenance operations. You will balance production priorities with maintenance needs, coordinate resources, and minimize downtime.

You will use your electrical/mechanical background and CMMS/MS Office skills to schedule tasks, track metrics, and lead a safety‑driven team committed to continuous improvement. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors not required; post-secondary training in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and reliability concepts is preferred.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and interpret electrical symbols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage maintenance schedules for all plant equipment to maximize uptime.
• Coordinate work with production to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance with onsite and centralized teams.
• Create and maintain work orders, shift schedules, and documentation.
• Prepare technical information for tasks, including drawings and specs.
• Monitor performance metrics and report to management.
• Identify training needs and develop maintenance programs.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and recognition to the team.
• Assist in reliability strategies to reduce downtime.
• Work with Spare Parts Coordinator to ensure parts availability.
• Estimate labor and material costs for planned activities.
• Maintain safety compliance and promote a safe environment.
• Participate in health and safety programs and ensure housekeeping standards.
• Travel up to 5% for training or support.

Skills

Maintenance processes

Analytical skills

CMMS proficiency

Electrical diagrams

Drive technology

Mechanical maintenance

Education

Post-secondary technical training

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

WITRON Group is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Ohio to drive efficient maintenance operations. You will balance production priorities with maintenance needs, coordinate resources, and minimize downtime.

You will use your electrical/mechanical background and CMMS/MS Office skills to schedule tasks, track metrics, and lead a safety‑driven team committed to continuous improvement. Occasional travel is expected.