Maintenance Scheduler

SUMMARY

Assist Maintenance Supervisor in the operation of the Maintenance Department work order management system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Generate preventative maintenance work orders, maintain equipment history files, and print reports as required.
• Update and maintain equipment files in form of blueprints, schematic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Communicate by telephone, email and in person to maintain effective working relationship with company personnel and technical assistance representatives.
• Plan and Schedule Maintenance: Develop and manage maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities, ensuring timely completion of tasks and alignment with production requirements.
• Coordinate activities: Prioritize work orders and support maintenance teams to ensure efficient task execution.
• Resource Management: Ensure that maintenance technicians have the necessary tools and parts to complete their tasks.
• Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with staff, management, and external contractors regarding scheduling changes and maintenance updates.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyze maintenance performance metrics utilizing current computer maintenance management software (CMMS) to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance productivity.

SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES

The employee performing this job must be knowledgeable of and follow the company's safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience in the areas of plant equipment and repair.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistics.

COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS

Microsoft Office and experience with an ERP system preferred.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee

• Ability to work under extreme pressure and handle highly confrontational situations
• Frequently required to sit and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone.
• Occasionally required to stoop, crouch, stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms to inspect repaired or damaged equipment
• Talk or hear on the phone to receive and convey information to and from production personnel, vendors and management.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee

• Occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles of copper or zinc dust, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.