Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Maintenance Planner/SchedulerFounded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.Principal Duties/Responsibilities:Evaluates non-emergency work requests, develops scope of work, and inspects job location to determine job requirements.Estimates labor hours, skillsets, parts, materials, equipment and special tools required to complete proactive jobs in a safe and efficient manner.Gathers relevant technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, specifications, spare parts lists from equipment histories, OEM manuals and the Knowledgebase system. Verifies the availability of parts prior to scheduling the job. Arrange for special tools and auxiliary equipment when required.Maintains an organized and prioritized work order backlog to determine the next highest priority jobs to be planned next and maintains the Ready Backlog at or above 80%.Employs the continuous improvement process to update Job Plans for accuracy and effectiveness.Conducts weekly planning & scheduling meetings with Production to determine work order priorities, communicate work order status and alter planned maintenance activities if necessary.Creates a Weekly Technician Schedule that includes priority planned jobs and preventative maintenance tasks that utilize 100% of the available technician labor hours.Improves work order planning and scheduling effectiveness through the review process and use of the maintenance metrics.Maintains records and files essential to meaningful analysis and reporting of maintenance related matters.Trains site employees on CMMS and ensures that it is working with integrity and is being utilized.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:Essential KSAs:Associate Degree required in a technical field with 1-3 years of maintenance scheduling / planning experience and/or 5 – 10 years as a machine repair technician, or equivalent combination of bothFamiliar with industrial manufacturing environmentElectrical/mechanical aptitudeProficiency with computers, maintenance systems, and applications including Microsoft OfficeExcellent verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skillsAbility to build and maintain positive, professional relationshipsDesirable KSAs:Desire to develop leadership attributesExperience in job plan development, job scheduling, and work executionProject management and capital project experience preferredCMRP certificationGreen Belt certificationSTS certificationCompetencies:Drive & MotivationInterpersonal SkillsTask ManagementStrategic SkillsCustomer FocusPhysical Demands and Working Conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.Pay Range$74,001.31 - $94,641.16 USDATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status.