Senior Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Sterling Steel Company is seeking a Maintenance Planner to develop and manage detailed maintenance job plans, coordinate downtime, and ensure safety compliance across the plant. The role requires 5+ years as a mechanic or related position, and proficiency with MS Office and blueprints.

collaboration with Operations and Mechanical teams is essential. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $140,000, with production-based incentive pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working as Mechanic or related position.
• Previous job-planning experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Willing and able to learn, retain and apply new information.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance tools & processes.
• Able to read Blueprints and plans.
• MS Office proficiency and ability to quickly learn new software.
• Knowledge of SSC Rod Mill beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed maintenance job plans including scope, labor requirements, estimated durations, tools, parts, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify job scope, identify hazards, confirm accessibility, and determine resource requirements.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance work to minimize downtime and maximize workforce efficiency.
• Develop long-range shutdown, outage, and turnaround maintenance plans.
• Track planned versus actual work performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain job plan libraries, preventive maintenance records, and equipment history within the CMMS system.
• Enter and maintain maintenance information in Aptean EAM or other maintenance management systems.
• Identify required permits and safety requirements for maintenance activities, including hot work, confined space entry, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Develop and maintain Standard Job Procedures (SJPs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and Master Plans.
• Coordinate contractors and outside service providers for outages, inspections, and major maintenance projects.
• Define scopes of work and ensure contractors comply with site safety and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Electrical departments to coordinate maintenance activities and resource needs.
• Participate in reliability initiatives, PM optimization efforts, and ISO quality programs.
• Analyze maintenance results and incorporate feedback into future job plans.
• Track and improve maintenance performance metrics, including schedule compliance and planner effectiveness.
• Provide support and leadership within the Mechanical Department as needed.
• Supervise Mechanical department during absence of Mechanical Supervisor

Skills

Maintenance planning

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Reading blueprints

MS Office

Education

5+ years working as Mechanic or related position

Previous job-planning experience

English communication

Knowledge of basic maintenance tools & processes

Able to read blueprints and plans

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of SSC Rod Mill beneficial

Tools

Atean

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Sterling Steel Company is seeking a Maintenance Planner to develop and manage detailed maintenance job plans, coordinate downtime, and ensure safety compliance across the plant. The role requires 5+ years as a mechanic or related position, and proficiency with MS Office and blueprints.

collaboration with Operations and Mechanical teams is essential. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $140,000, with production-based incentive pay.