Maintenance Planner

Job Description

Job Description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Maintenance Planner to work at a premier manufacturing facility in Waterloo, IA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $32/hour (2-year Contract)Shift: 7am-3:30pm, Periodic off-shift hours may be required as needed depending on projects. OT hours will be possible (either during regular shift or weekend work).Why you should apply to be a Maintenance Planner:

• Competitive hourly rate of $32 with opportunities for professional growth.
• Work with a well-known manufacturing leader committed to safety and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Gain valuable experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement.
• Use innovative technology and industry-standard maintenance management software.

What’s a typical day as Maintenance Planner? You’ll be:

• Planning, scheduling, and coordinating corrective and preventive maintenance activities for production equipment, facilities, and supporting infrastructure.
• Partnering closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and suppliers to ensure maintenance work is prioritized and executed safely and efficiently.
• Developing detailed work plans including labor, parts, materials, permits, and job instructions to support maintenance tasks.
• Receiving and prioritizing maintenance work requests based on business impact, safety, and production requirements.
• Procuring materials and services, identifying suppliers, obtaining quotations, and creating purchase orders for repair and spare parts.
• Managing maintenance inventory and supporting continuous improvement and cost reduction strategies.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and equipment data within the maintenance management system.
• Supporting compliance with safety, environmental, OSHA, and ANSI requirements.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have 1-3 years of experience in maintenance planning, maintenance operations, industrial maintenance, or a related manufacturing role.
• Are proficient with maintenance management systems (experience with SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Possess working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or automated manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or Manufacturing Technology, or have equivalent relevant experience (preferred but not required).
• Have experience supporting preventive maintenance programs and coordinating with skilled trades personnel.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Maintenance Planner today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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