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Maintenance Planner - Port Washington - 1st shift
Posted: 06/08/26
Job Number: IV728985520
Pay Rate: $52000-62400 / year
Job Description
Maintenance Planner – 1st Shift
Location: Port Washington
Pay Rate: $25–$30 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift
Pay Rate: $25–$30 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift
We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Planner with a minimum of four years of experience supporting high-speed packaging, processing, or manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment. This position supports a maintenance department operating 24/7 across three shifts and requires a strong team player who can collaborate effectively across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and experience managing maintenance planning and scheduling activities to maximize equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
This role requires exceptional organizational, project management, and multitasking skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, CMMS systems, and maintenance reporting tools while maintaining professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Key Responsibilities
- Uphold all safety, health, and environmental standards while ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities to maximize efficiency and equipment uptime
- Identify and coordinate required parts, materials, tools, and outside services needed for maintenance work
- Analyze maintenance and operational data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations for improving equipment reliability and plant performance
- Procure and manage maintenance parts, supplies, and inventory to support timely completion of work orders
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, benchmarks, and tracking systems focused on safety, reliability, and operational efficiency
- Oversee invoices, purchase orders, contractor work, and maintenance work orders to ensure accuracy and completion
- Maintain and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including tracking labor allocation, work orders, and contractor utilization
- Support and track Bottom Line Impact Projects (BLIPs) to drive cost savings and operational improvements
- Manage Group Sheets and Purchase Order Requests (PORs) for workflow accuracy and financial tracking
- Serve as the primary liaison between the company and external vendors and contractors
- Provide backup support to the Maintenance Manager as needed to ensure continuity of operations
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of maintenance planning experience in manufacturing, packaging, or processing environments
- Experience supporting high-speed production equipment required
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical maintenance principles
- Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with inventory management, purchasing, and contractor coordination preferred
Preferred Skills
- Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
- Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
- CMMS Management
- OSHA & EPA Compliance
- Manufacturing Equipment Support
- Inventory & Parts Management
- Vendor & Contractor Coordination
- Work Order & Purchase Order Management
- Reliability & Process Improvement
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Project Management & Multitasking
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
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