Maintenance Planner

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

The Maintenance Planner role focuses on planning and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure efficient operations within the facility. This includes scheduling repairs, managing preventative maintenance work orders, and optimizing resources to meet operational demands. The Scheduler works closely with the maintenance, production, and engineering teams to prioritize tasks, maintain equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement efforts. The goal is to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime through effective maintenance planning.

What You'll Do:

• Exhibit superior safety practices every day evidenced by outstanding housekeeping at all times.
• Extend treatment to all other associates of the Company as individuals with the courtesy and dignity shown to customers.
• Exceed customer quality and service expectations through attention to detail.
• Exercise maximum care to protect the environment by fostering and supporting responsible operating procedures.
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance schedules, balancing workload with available resources.
  Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to prioritize work orders and ensure timely completion.
  Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, optimize processes, and improve equipment reliability.
  Manage and track inventory levels to ensure the availability of necessary parts and materials.
  Conduct regular reviews and adjustments of schedules to adapt to changing needs and to maximize efficiency.
• Lead the preparation of reports and presentations on maintenance activities, performance metrics, and improvement opportunities.
  Support the establishment and maintenance of a proactive preventive maintenance program.
  Facilitate effective communication across departments to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  Personal attendance record should remain in compliance with company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Company paid Short Term Disability

What We Need from You:

• 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting dealing with maintenance.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of computer programs (I.E. Excel, Word) through either education or previously held positions. Microsoft Office/Excel/BLISS.
• A demonstrated ability to type.
• Data Entry.
• Customer Service/Good Communication Skills. 

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Spanish speaking candidates are encouraged to apply. Se anima a los candidatos que hablan español a aplicar.

We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.