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Maintenance Planner - Sawmill

  • Job# 251211MP – Maintenance Planner - Lumber
  • Advertised Location: United States
  • Industry: Lumber
  • Salary: $75,000 - $100,000, benefits, and relocation assistance.  Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
  • Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent
  • Years’ Experience Required: 2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably sawmill environment. 

Click here to applyIf you are interested in this job and have the required skills, please submit your resume in MS Word 

Description:

The Maintenance Planner in Mississippi will be accountable for ensuring the correct amount of labor, parts and resources are determined for equipment repairs.  The Planner plays a critical role in reviewing work requests, planning work orders and follow-up required after repairs are complete. They will continually look for opportunities for improvement in the future in both repair methods and equipment reliability.

Requirements:

  • High School Education or GED
  • 2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably sawmill environment.
  • Ability to work with others (employees, contractors, engineers and etc.) in developing job plans and procedures for repairs.
  • Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous wood products manufacturing is a plus.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a mill operation
  • Working knowledge and experience of effective preventative/predictive maintenance methodologies and processes such as planning experience (oral and written).
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, sprockets, bearings, valves, cylinders, mechanical drive systems and proper methods and tools for repair in an industrial environment. 

Responsibilities:

  • Understand the value of good repairs as it relates to reliability and productivity.
  • Provide ideas, innovations and suggestions for continuous improvement and opportunities.
  • Participate in all investigations to help improve equipment reliability.
  • Other Duties as needed.
  • Ensures safe work practices, follows safety procedures and completes required safety forms, checklists and permits.
  • Ensure quality standards and order specifications are met throughout the manufacturing process of the wide range of products.
  • Controls cost and spending to ensure budget restraints are met
  • Assist in promoting a continuous improvement culture through communication and coaching employees as well as finding opportunities for streamlining production activities and enhancing value-added processes.

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If you are interested in this job and have the required skills, please submit your resume in MS Word along with the job name in the Subject line to info@TopWoodJobs.com

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