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Maintenance Planner

Reel
Alabama, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026
Company Description

REEL USA Corp. is the US entity of REEL International’s, and sister company of REEL-COH Inc. based in Quebec, Canada, with 80 years of experience in the custom design and manufacturing, inspection, service, refurbishment and modernization of lifting, handling and manufacturing systems , which qualifies us as one of the global leaders in this field. Over 3,400 employees are contributing to the success of REEL globally, with over 400 employees in the North American Business Unit throughout USA and Canada. It’s our objective to develop furthermore the US market and to expand our business accordingly by building and maintaining strong business relationships with important clients.

Position

Your Role at REEL USA

REEL USA has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Planner with knowledge, skills, and experience to support maintenance planning activities for the Final Assembly Line (FAL) located within Airbus. All work tasks are performed in a safe manner while following plant policies and procedures. The Maintenance Planner will work on-site at the Mobile, AL location.

  • Would you like to contribute to servicing equipment that lasts?
  • Are you a positive, hard-working, energetic, motivated, and safety conscious individual?
  • Are you known for your integrity…for always doing the right thing?

If so, please consider the opportunity we have for you to join our team!

How Will You Make An Impact

In this role, your primary duty will be to manage maintenance plan and related work orders. Organized them and take appropriate action based on inspection reports. This role requires a safety mind-set, self-motivated person with a positive attitude, a ton of good energy, and effective time management. A successful candidate will be someone who can:

  • Work in a safe manner. Actively participates in REEL's safety, health, and environmental programs. Attends scheduled team meetings and completes safety training requirements. Keeps work area safe and clean.
  • Support the Director and maintenance foreman through a variety of tasks related to maintenance planning.
  • Effectively communicate through telephone and email to ensure all administrative tasks are completed accurately and delivered with high quality in a timely manner.
  • Prepare key performance indicator to monitor maintenance contract execution.
  • Involved with supplier coordination.
  • Follow the deadlines and monthly task to be executed with in maintenance plan in given month and weeks.
  • Populates the equipment/assets sheets in the SAP database with all relevant data.
  • Gathers the information and prepares the monthly activity progress report.
  • Checks the availability of the necessary documentation for the proper execution of maintenance services.
  • Initiate, in conjunction with the Quality & Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Manager, maintenance audit(s).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What Will You Bring to REEL USA

  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or certificate in maintenance planning preferred, or equivalent experience including military.
  • Minimum of five (5) year’s maintenance planning experience.
  • A proven positive safety, health, and environmental record. Familiar with topics such as personal protective equipment and hazard awareness.
  • Willing and able to work collaboratively in a team-based environment. Strong written and verbal communication and active listening skills. Able to work independently as well. Self-motivated with a track record of dependability including work history.
  • Demonstrates ability to successfully function in a reactive environment, excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
  • Ability to remain calm and react effectively in critical situations.
  • Displays a clear and precise understanding of projects /contracts, tasks, difficulties, and time involved in each assignment.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP /SAP experience would be an asset.
  • Flexible in performing changing assignments and work schedules. May be required to work overtime.
  • Physical requirements include but not limited to climbing stairs, standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting for extended periods, working at heights on grating, be able to speak and hear, be able to distinguish visual colors and shapes through location and maintain through the course of employment.

How We Will Support Your Success

  • Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
  • Meaningful Work that is Valued –It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
  • Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
  • Support – you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

Benefits

REEL USA offers comprehensive coverage of:

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Paid holidays and paid vacation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Based on business needs, the schedule may change. Employee should be also available for overtime based on workload.

Other information

Why REEL?

REEL, with a $900M USD turnover, is also a worldwide state-of-the-art specialist in the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of custom-made equipment such as aircraft docking systems, tooling, moving lines, handling & lifting systems for the aircraft pre-and final assembly lines, the maintenance & painting operations as well as the engine assembly and/or maintenance. REEL is a manufacturer and an integrator of complete aircraft pre-and final automated assembly line solutions, automated and very innovative drilling solutions, and also offers a full range of turnkey maintenance services. As such, REEL delivers “performance-based” solutions and is qualified by AIRBUS as one of their 65 “Strategic Suppliers.”

The values that inspire us shape our decisions, behaviors, and the way we work together. Our employees around the world are united by our shared values of Health and Safety, Performance, Customer Satisfaction, Respect, Commitment, and Passion. These values all contribute to what some people call “the REEL Spirit.”

“Keep it simple, do it well, and make it reliable – that’s what has always made the difference.” Charles Frantz, Founder of REEL.

REEL USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Minorities, Females, Disabled Veterans.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks

REEL USA is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.

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