Maintenance Planner

Position:
Maintenance Planner

Location:

Brantford – Paper Mill

Shift: Conventional Shift (days)

Hourly Rate: $36.57

Reporting To:
Plant Engineer

• Plan and schedule all maintenance work that will drive a culture of zero injuries and zero breakdowns.
• Use EAM software daily to manage all work orders and preventive maintenance plans.
• Plan and schedule all maintenance work two (2) weeks in advance and communicate to all affected parties.
• Work closely with MRO coordinator to update spare parts lists in MP2 as required.
• Use MS Excel to prepare timelines, and track costs for planned outages.
• Ensure all parties are kitted and delivered to jobs.
• Communicate with contractors for planned outage work.
• Ensure all work orders have necessary attachments printed; examples include HEPC's, check sheets, and any work instructions.
• Identify areas for improvement including safety risks, PM task improvements and general operating improvements.
• Understand the importance of Preventative/Predictive Maintenance plan and schedule all related activities to support this approach.
• Use COUPA to create purchase orders for contracted labor.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

• Good understanding of preventative maintenance skills and mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong level of computer skills and proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivation and strong work ethic.
• College certification in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Available to work conventional shift (days) and willing to work overtime, as required.

When you join Sonoco, you will get The Total Package:
Stability, Growth/Opportunity, Friendly/Safe/Family Culture.

You are also eligible for an excellent Total Rewards Package including competitive pay, company-paid benefits (Medical/Dental, Life Insurance, Disability), Profit Sharing, Registered Pension Plan, and Vacation.

Sonoco values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed/religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, family status, marital status, receipt of public assistance and disability (or any other ground protected by applicable laws and legislation).

Sonoco is committed to providing employment accommodation and accessibility at all stages of the employment cycle.