Maintenance & Reliability Planner

McWane Ductile; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Generous Company Match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, paid holidays

Floating holidays + Paid VolunteerTime

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Job summary

Sika Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate all maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and plant efficiency in our Phillipsburg, NJ facility. You will manage PMs, work orders, inventory, and procurement while liaising across maintenance, production, and contractors.

The role emphasizes safety, data-driven performance tracking, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or maintenance professional certificates preferred.
• Years Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in general repairs in a manufacturing environment, including experience in at least two of the following trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, welding or machining; OR any combination of training that provides the required knowledge and abilities to do the job.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the plant’s Sika SAFE Program.
• Understand, comply, and regularly inspect the work area to ensure all safety policies and practices are followed and a high degree of industrial housekeeping is maintained at all times.
• Develop detailed work plans for preventive and corrective maintenance, prioritizing tasks based on urgency, safety, and operational impact.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities with production to minimize downtime and disruption.
• Review, prioritize, and distribute work orders daily; serve as the primary contact for all work order submissions.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Estimate labor hours, materials, and resources required for each maintenance job.
• Plan and support large-scale maintenance events, including plant shutdowns and major equipment overhauls.
• Maintain and update all maintenance data within the FIIX CMMS, including work orders, asset history, and documentation.
• Track, analyze, and report on maintenance performance metrics and effectiveness.
• Prepare reports related to maintenance activities, costs, and system improvements.
• Manage and optimize spare parts inventory to ensure availability for both planned and emergency maintenance.
• Lead procurement activities including specifying, quoting, and ordering parts, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain detailed purchasing records and support budget tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement of inventory control and stocking strategies.
• Act as the central liaison between maintenance, production, contractors, and vendors.
• Gather daily equipment and process updates from production and communicate maintenance priorities accordingly.
• Assist in coordinating contractor repairs and external service activities.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across all departments regarding maintenance work.
• Support operators and maintenance technicians in developing technical skills and equipment knowledge.
• Review equipment manuals and establish standard maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized maintenance work instructions and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of maintenance strategies to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Provide supervisory support to the maintenance team in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist in training maintenance personnel on new procedures, systems, and best practices.
• Perform other work and special projects as required by Supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Interdepartmental coordination

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or maintenance certificates

Tools

FIIX CMMS

ERP systems

Job description

Sika Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate all maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and plant efficiency in our Phillipsburg, NJ facility. You will manage PMs, work orders, inventory, and procurement while liaising across maintenance, production, and contractors.

The role emphasizes safety, data-driven performance tracking, and continuous improvement.