Maintenance Planner Technician; 1st shift

Maintenance Planner Technician (1st shift)

Location:

Madison, IN, US, 47250

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Part of Dover Corporation’s Engineered Systems segment, Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is a strong, diverse and dynamic global leader in the vehicle service industry. VSG comprises 13 major vehicle lifting, wheel service, diagnostic and collision repair brands:
Rotary Lift®, Chief®, Forward®, Direct-Lift®, Ravaglioli, Hanmecson®, Revolution®, Elektron, Blitz, Nogra, Butler, Space and Sirio.

The Maintenance Planner Technician is a hands‑on “working planner” role responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing and facility equipment while also coordinating and planning maintenance activities through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This position supports production uptime by executing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, planning scheduled work, coordinating resources and parts availability, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives.

The Maintenance Planner Technician works collaboratively with maintenance leadership and operations teams to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to production.

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, machine guarding, and OSHA compliance standards.
• Perform troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and infrastructure.
• Respond quickly and effectively to maintenance requests and equipment breakdowns.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automated systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled and automated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair paint line systems, conveyors, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and production machinery.
• Perform maintenance welding using electric arc or gas processes as required.
• Install, relocate, and commission new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain facility systems including electrical, compressed air, water, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding gas systems.
• Repair and maintain the physical structure of the facility as needed.
• Operate maintenance equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance work areas.

• Administer and maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Create, prioritize, schedule, and track maintenance work orders.
• Coordinate planned maintenance activities with production and operations teams.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure maintenance procedures, work instructions, and PM documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Assist in planning labor requirements and maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Ensure required spare parts, tools, and materials are available prior to scheduled maintenance activities.
• Assist with spare parts inventory management and MRO inventory control.
• Enter purchase requisitions and track orders through Oracle or applicable purchasing systems.
• Coordinate outside contractors and service providers as directed by maintenance leadership.
• Track maintenance performance metrics and prepare maintenance reports as required.
• Maintain maintenance logs, TPM records, and regulatory documentation.
• Log labor hours and completed work activities within the CMMS system.
• Assist in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Complete all assigned work orders and projects within established timelines.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Observe and maintain all safety requirements. Promote safe work practices and actively contribute to maintaining a safe work environment. Participate in safety programs, audits, and committee activities as required.

Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards while promoting accountability,…