Maintenance Planner (Entry Level Mechanical Engineer)

Job Title:  Maintenance Planner (Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer)

Location: Willsboro, NY (relocation assistance is available)

This role is not open to sponsorship. Please do not apply if you need sponsorship now or will need it in the future (ex: H1B, OPT, EAD, etc.)

Job Summary

This position will serve as the responsible function for all maintenance planning and scheduling of work on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.  The position has the responsibility of assisting in developing initial programs to implement and conduct training to Maintenance personnel.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare daily work schedules including labor (type and quantity), materials, tools, and work procedures for all repairs, alterations and PM to facilities and equipment to meet work request objectives
• Manage and maintain the work flow process 
• Generate purchase request for non-stocked parts and tools to support the planned jobs
• Implement, monitor and analyze maintenance and production department KPIs
• Assist in developing and monitoring daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reporting of scorecard data relevant to maintenance and production performance
• Generate work instructions and maintain the database for repetitive and detailed jobs to reduce repair times and increase repair success.  
• Maintain the online equipment documentation files, convert all paper files to electronic files, and maintain the documentation links within the CMMS system.
• Generate and maintain equipment bill of materials (BOM) within the CMMS system, identify critical spare parts, and work with stores to ensure the parts are stocked to the appropriate level.
• Through the planning process, work to maximize the working capital of spare parts by eliminating parts that should not be stocked (non-critical/short lead time), ensuring critical parts are stocked, and working to standardize redundant parts.
• Assist in directing safety efforts in the production process through on-site coordination and reporting. 
• Follow up on all safety opportunities found upon inspection, take corrective actions.

Skills and Attributes Requirements

• Possess the knowledge OR ability to train and develop Maintenance Department Personnel on CMMS Software.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive communication style to ensure that all affected parties are informed
• Advanced computer skills in Google suite or Microsoft Office products
• Strong analytical skills to organize, interpret, and draw conclusions from data. 
• Broad knowledge of maintenance related program tools, such as, reliability engineering 

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical preferred) with exposure to a heavy industrial environment. Will consider new graduates with co-op and/or internship experience.