MRO Planner: Maintenance Scheduling and Downtime Reduction

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is hiring an MRO Planner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance across the manufacturing operation. You will work with maintenance teams, production personnel and vendors to align requirements with operational needs, ensuring timely and compliant maintenance activities.

The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining records for audits, and supporting data-driven improvements in maintenance planning and execution across

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 (CMMS).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance work.
• Align maintenance schedules with production and operational requirements.
• Help minimize equipment downtime.
• 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 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.

Skills

Maintenance processes

Manufacturing equipment

Organizational skills

Scheduling skills

Prioritization

Resource coordination

CMMS experience

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Issue identification

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring an MRO Planner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance across the manufacturing operation. You will work with maintenance teams, production personnel and vendors to align requirements with operational needs, ensuring timely and compliant maintenance activities.

The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining records for audits, and supporting data-driven improvements in maintenance planning and execution across