Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
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Job summary
Advanced Technology Services, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Planner / Scheduler in Jonesville, SC, for a full-time, on-site role. The position covers a range of levels from entry to senior, with no travel unless specified.
The role emphasizes adherence to safety culture, coordination with supervisorial teams, and precise work-order planning to optimize technician utilization. Ideal candidates bring strong planning skills, electrical/mechanical aptitude, and experience with CMMS and office
Qualifications
- Experience scheduling and planning in industrial maintenance.
- Electrical/mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with CMMS and office software; ability to read technical docs.
Responsibilities
- Promotes and adheres to ATS Beyond Zero Safety culture
- Primary focus on site level Work Execution Management processes
- Perform daily sync with supervisors/Crew Leads to validate incoming work requests
- Evaluates non-emergency work requests, develops scope of work, and inspects job location to determine job requirements
- Estimates labor hours, skills, parts, materials, equipment and special tools required to complete proactive jobs in a safe and efficient manner
- Gathers relevant technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, specifications, spare parts lists from equipment histories, OEM manuals and the Knowledgebase system. Verifies the availability of parts prior to scheduling the job
- Maintains a planned and organized ready work order backlog at or above 4 weeks of crew available capacity
- Conducts weekly scheduling meetings with production to determine work order priorities, communicate work order status and alter planned maintenance activities if necessary
- Creates a weekly technician schedule that includes priority planned jobs that utilize 100% of the available technician labor hours for upcoming week
- Employs the cycle of continuous improvement process to create/update reusable Job Plans with technician feedback
- Trains site employees on CMMS and ensures that it is working with integrity and is being utilized
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity of equipment data (Bill of Materials) in CMMS
Skills
Education
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Job description
Jonesville, South Carolina 08/06/2026 4701871006
Full Time
Level:
Roles can range from entry to senior level
Travel:
No - unless specified
What makes a successful ATS Leader? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
I took all the training I could on ToolingU for leadership and management and filled in for my Supervisor whenever he was out.
Do not be afraid to try new things. No matter what you’re doing, always try and get a little better each day.
Concentrate on my new responsibilities and help others move up in their careers.
Vic G.
Site Manager
I shadowed a leader who was gifted in bringing his team up with him. On-the-job learning, especially on WEM, and trying new things, like “Doc Palmer’s Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Handbook.”
Mentor. You see team members who outperform on every challenge they have before them. As you move along, elevate your team alongside you.
Achieve FMS OS Gold certification for my site, become a Safety Trained Supervisor, and get promoted to a Senior Site Manager.
Jay D.
Regional Planner/Scheduler
I am extremely passionate about the Planning/scheduling role and process. I thoroughly enjoy being able to mentor new Planners, which has allowed me to share my knowledge with new, young talent. Volunteering to pilot new programs gave me and my site the ability to be a part of driving positive cultural change. Being part of a team that helps drive efficiency and standardization motivates me to come to work every day.
Be passionate about what you do and how you do it. Show initiative and take ownership. Be willing to help develop your team by sharing your knowledge and past experiences.
I took all the training I could on ToolingU for leadership and management and filled in for my Supervisor whenever he was out.
Do not be afraid to try new things. No matter what you’re doing, always try and get a little better each day.
Concentrate on my new responsibilities and help others move up in their careers.
Vic G.
Site Manager
I shadowed a leader who was gifted in bringing his team up with him. On-the-job learning, especially on WEM, and trying new things, like “Doc Palmer’s Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Handbook.”
Mentor. You see team members who outperform on every challenge they have before them. As you move along, elevate your team alongside you.
Achieve FMS OS Gold certification for my site, become a Safety Trained Supervisor, and get promoted to a Senior Site Manager.
Jay D.
Regional Planner/Scheduler
I am extremely passionate about the Planning/scheduling role and process. I thoroughly enjoy being able to mentor new Planners, which has allowed me to share my knowledge with new, young talent. Volunteering to pilot new programs gave me and my site the ability to be a part of driving positive cultural change. Being part of a team that helps drive efficiency and standardization motivates me to come to work every day.
Be passionate about what you do and how you do it. Show initiative and take ownership. Be willing to help develop your team by sharing your knowledge and past experiences.
Job ID 4701871006 Date posted 08/06/2026
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
- Promotes and adheres to ATS Beyond Zero Safety culture
- Primary focus on site level Work Execution Management processes
- Perform daily sync with supervisors/Crew Leads to validate incoming work requests
- Evaluates non-emergency work requests, develops scope of work, and inspects job location to determine job requirements.
- Estimates labor hours, skills, parts, materials, equipment and special tools required to complete proactive jobs in a safe and efficient manner.
- Gathers relevant technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, specifications, spare parts lists from equipment histories, OEM manuals and the Knowledgebase system. Verifies the availability of parts prior to scheduling the job. Arrange for special tools and auxiliary equipment when required
- Maintains a planned and organized ready work order backlog at or above 4 weeks of crew available capacity.
- Conducts weekly scheduling meetings with production to determine work order priorities, communicate work order status and alter planned maintenance activities if necessary
- Creates a weekly technician schedule that includes priority planned jobs that utilize 100% of the available technician labor hours for upcoming week.
- Employs the cycle of continuous improvement process to create/update reusable Job Plans with technician feedback.
- Trains site employees on CMMS and ensures that it is working with integrity and is being utilized.
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity of equipment data (Bill of Materials) in CMMS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:
Essential KSAs:
- Associate Degree required in a technical field with 1 year of maintenance scheduling / planning experience and/or 3 years as a machine repair technician, or equivalent combination of both
- Familiar with industrial manufacturing environment
- Electrical/mechanical aptitude
- Proficiency with computers, maintenance systems, and applications including Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships
Desirable KSAs:
- Desire to develop leadership attributes
- Experience in job plan development, job scheduling, and work execution management
- Project management and capital project experience preferred
- CMRP certification
- Green Belt certification
- STS certification
Competencies:
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