Maintenance Planner: Scheduling & Backlog Optimization

021 Kaiser Aluminum Warrick, LLC

Newburgh (IN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Benefits package day one
401K vesting day 1
Generous vacation plan

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana is seeking a Maintenance Planner to support safe, efficient maintenance execution. You will receive, plan, estimate, schedule and record mechanical work, ensuring timely availability of parts and tools while coordinating with crafts and engineering teams.

Responsibilities include backlog management, weekly scheduling, and development of standard job plans from historical data, with a focus on cost efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • Some technical education beyond high school.
  • Associate degree in a technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance work.
  • Track performance and maintain accurate records.
  • Coordinate with mechanical craft department and other areas served by craft personnel.
  • Receive all mechanical requests and direct to appropriate maintenance supervisor/engineer.
  • Estimate costs for work orders and ensure availability of parts, materials, and tools.
  • Develop standard job plans for recurring work based on historical data.
  • Maintain equipment history records in CMMS and update required documentation.
  • Chairs weekly scheduling meetings and communicates schedules to operations.

Skills

Maintenance planning
Backlog management

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Technical discipline Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana is seeking a Maintenance Planner to support safe, efficient maintenance execution. You will receive, plan, estimate, schedule and record mechanical work, ensuring timely availability of parts and tools while coordinating with crafts and engineering teams.

Responsibilities include backlog management, weekly scheduling, and development of standard job plans from historical data, with a focus on cost efficiency and continuous improvement.

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