Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Location(s): Kearny, NJ, US, 07032-4398 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Hourly Work Arrangement: On Site

The purpose of the Maintenance Planner is to perform as professional, highly skilled and exceptionally competent maintenance person in addition to handling the certification, training and management of contractors and all planned maintenance. This role handles the bid and planning process for project work. Participate in teams to develop and implement solutions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Energy Control Procedures (ECP's) and Lock Tag Try (LTT) system.
• Respect for the potential hazards within the manufacturing operation.
• Training and regular auditing of the process.
• Fluent in the language of the plant.
• Computer literacy email, simple spreadsheet, word doc.
• Safe rigging procedures.
• Forklift operation licensed will provide certification.
• Confirm that all contractors have completed the proper safety compliance paperwork before a project begins.
• Training and oversee contractors as they come on site to complete projects.
• Work with the Reliability Leader and Controller on 901s for project completion.
• PLC basics -- Ability to use laptop for troubleshooting and see what limit switch or photo eye isn't working and ability to adjust where needed.
• Internal various timers in the program; the ability to access status files to diagnose and clear PLC faults.
• Troubleshooting basics, how to analyze a problem and step to the root cause.
• Help reduce cycle time to problem resolution and eliminates the "replace and see what happens method".
• Process 101 - Basic concepts of what it takes to consistently manufacture shingles.
• Critical product characteristics, key process variables, customer needs etc.
• Business 101 - World Class Manufacturing (WCM) concepts, what are they, individual and business benefits.
• Key business metrics and focus.

Must have minimum two years of plant experience or have demonstrated capability and knowledge to trouble shoot major plant systems. Installs, modifies or maintains plant equipment and assists in determining appropriate methods to accomplish these tasks. Must work safely and follow all documented and "common sense" safety polices and procedures. Read, understand, and analyze blueprints and other technical data references. Expert use of hand and power tools. Inspects plant equipment to identify potential problems prior to breakdown occurrences. Complies with good housekeeping practice on the job and ensures work areas are clean and picked up after each job completion. Follows all environmental compliance polices & programs. Work as instructed with outside contractors.

Mechanical Machining bores, keyways, drill press, grinding; lathe and mill operation. Ability to properly, precision align belt, gear or direct coupled shafts using proper tools to specified tolerances. Understanding of lubrication principles and bearing tolerances and basic bearing "physics"-I.E. how does it work in terms of need for extreme care, keeping clean, etc. Hydraulic systems understanding - hydraulic flow principles. Effects of pipe sizes and valves on pressure drops, making proper fittings per system requirements, proper valve application, etc. Applied to water systems, hot oil, and hydraulic systems. Same as above for compressed air and steam, (where applicable) systems. Understanding of pump basics and operating characteristics including effects of suction pressures, head pressures, sealing/packing techniques. Ability to track conveyor belts properly and understanding the physics of belt operation and tracking including bucket elevators; belt splicing. Ability to read air and power fluid schematics. Basic welding for all; structural and piping welding for at least one craft per plant. Pipefitting alignment, flange, threading. Basic electrical component "how they work" understanding: solenoids, motors, heaters, contacts, and photo eyes. Ultrasonic rotating equipment troubleshooting. Electrical Basic industrial electrical code. Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings. Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc. AC, DC and Servo drive system (basics). Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting. Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control, etc. Ability to fully troubleshoot drives-DC and AC variable frequency and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed. Ability to fully understand the various control loops in the plant including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment. Fully competent in electrical noise avoidance-grounding, shielding, etc. Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning to comply with all plant rules Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area All other duties as assigned or needed Regular Attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts

Skills and abilities the employee should hold:

• Basic Computer Skills
• Electrical
• Basic PLC
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Basic Blueprint & Schematic reading
• Proficiency in SAP PM Module
• Skills: Basic Welding
• Ability to think under pressure and make quick decisions
• Ability to work well in a team or alone
• Good attention to detail

Computer and software competencies the employee must be able to:

• Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument

Education and/or experience the employee should have:

• High School or equivalent
• Complete and pass Electrical CD Rom training provided by plant.
• Preferably five (5) years in a related maintenance trade or occupation that involved electrical, hydraulic machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to demonstrate trouble-shooting techniques and have a basic understanding of blueprints.
• Basic ability and knowledge of welding practices and hydraulic circuitry.
• Advanced understanding of electrical circuitry.
• Basic PLC knowledge.
• Must have the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Flair for working with large industrial machines.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision with drive toward accomplishment, and to produce high quality work.

Essential physical requirements/work environment the employee should possess the ability to:

• Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for several hours
• Able to climb on and off fork truck
• Ability to stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
• Able to climb and descend stairs for up to 12 hours continuously
• Lift and push and pull 50lbs. More than 100 times per day
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
• Exposure to temperature extremes
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Bending and twisting
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control
• Repetitive movements

It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.