Maintenance Planner - Dudley Plywood

Maintenance Planner - Dudley Plywood

Your Job

The Mechanical Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating mechanical maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment reliability and minimal production downtime.

This role works closely with maintenance technicians, operations personnel, and engineering staff to develop proactive maintenance plans for all mechanical systems within the mill.



* Rate of Pay: $25+


* Shift: Day Shift (Monday - Friday)


* Reports To: Maintenance Manager / Superintendent


* Sign on bonus- $3,000

What You Will Do


* Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all mechanical equipment, including conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, presses, saws, and material handling systems.


* Use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to create, assign, and track work orders and equipment histories.


* Review completed work orders for accuracy, follow-up needs, and continuous improvement opportunities.


* Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams to prioritize maintenance activities in alignment with production schedules.


* Ensure all required parts, tools, and materials are available before the scheduled maintenance work begins.


* Work with vendors and procurement to order critical spares and ensure timely delivery of parts.


* Support root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode analysis for chronic equipment issues.


* Develop and maintain maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job plans.


* Monitor equipment performance data and assist in identifying reliability improvement opportunities.


* Assist with shutdown planning and execution, including scope definition, resource allocation, and schedule development.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Minimum 2-5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance planning, preferably in a wood products or heavy industrial setting.


* Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and industrial maintenance practices.


* Proficient in CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Maximo, MP2, eMaint).


* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).


* Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Technical diploma or trade certification in mechanical maintenance, millwrighting, industrial mechanics, or related field.


* Journeyman Millwright certification.


* Experience in a plywood, OSB, or lumber manufacturing environment.


* Understanding of lean maintenance principles and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).

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