MRO Planner

Ststechnicaljobs; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking an MRO Planner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to oversee maintenance planning and scheduling across our manufacturing operation. You will coordinate preventive and corrective activities, align schedules with production, and work with maintenance teams and vendors to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes maintaining accurate records, supporting audits, and improving maintenance performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance planning and scheduling processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and repair procedures.
• Strong organizational and scheduling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance work.
• Align maintenance schedules with production needs.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams, production personnel and vendors.
• Monitor resource usage and optimize resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste.
• Perform quality checks on repair orders and ensure standards.
• Communicate order status with vendors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and data for audits.
• Prepare reports to support operational decisions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Maintenance processes

Manufacturing equipment

Scheduling

Resource coordination

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal communication

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Compliance records

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring an MRO Planner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This role supports a growing manufacturing operation producing UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for electrical distribution and control equipment.

The MRO Planner will coordinate maintenance, repair and overhaul activities to reduce equipment downtime, improve resource utilization and help ensure maintenance work is completed safely and on schedule.

Position Overview

The MRO Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities across the manufacturing operation.

This position works closely with maintenance teams, production personnel, vendors and other departments to align maintenance requirements with operational needs while maintaining accurate records, supporting audits and improving maintenance performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance activities
• Coordinate corrective maintenance work
• Align maintenance schedules with production and operational requirements
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel, production teams and other departments
• Monitor resource usage and support efficient resource allocation
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste
• Perform quality checks on incoming and outgoing repair orders
• Verify repair orders meet applicable standards
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status
• Coordinate shipment details and maintenance scheduling with vendors
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends
• Prepare reports to support operational decision-making
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable safety requirements
• Support environmental and regulatory compliance
• Maintain maintenance records for critical assets
• Organize records for internal and external audits
• Identify potential maintenance issues and support corrective solutions
• Support improvements to maintenance planning and execution

Qualifications

• Understanding of maintenance processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and repair procedures
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities
• Experience coordinating resources and work schedules
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively with maintenance teams and vendors
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify potential issues and implement practical solutions
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.