What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Planning Engineer position at General Employment?
Maintenance Planning EngineerDrive Reliability. Improve Performance. Make an Impact.We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about equipment reliability, process improvement, and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring our assets perform at their best by planning, coordinating, and optimizing maintenance activities across the plant.If you enjoy problem-solving, working cross-functionally, and using data to drive smarter maintenance decisions, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.Maintenance Engineer duties:Work Planning & CoordinationDevelop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to maximize uptime and reliability.Coordinate manpower, materials, and resources for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities.Schedule contractors, ensure all required documentation is completed, and provide escorts when needed.CMMS ManagementCreate, track, and close maintenance work orders using the CMMS.Monitor technician labor hours and preventive maintenance compliance.Generate performance, reliability, and compliance reports.Analyze CMMS data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.Project & Continuous Improvement SupportSupport the Maintenance Manager and Engineering teams with project planning and documentation.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase throughput.Assist with machine repairs, modifications, and builds alongside engineering and maintenance teams.Manage MRO purchasing and maintain accurate spare parts inventory records.Hydraulics, Electrical systems, Controls, High-pressure steam/boilers, PneumaticsWelding and mechanical troubleshootingQualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred.Previous experience in maintenance planning required.Experience with various CMMS platforms.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000