Maintenance Planner

Location:

Cressona, PA, US, 17929 Career area:
Maintenance Department:
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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

A Maintenance Planner is responsible for effectively planning and scheduling maintenance functions for crews in selected areas of the plant. Maintaining records of all plant equipment, providing cost-effective reliability maintenance, monitoring and forecasting the maintenance budget, maintaining working relationships between Production and Maintenance departments and assisting warehouse coordinator in maintaining critical spare parts inventories.

• Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance work to help keep equipment running safely and reliably.
• Create, manage, and close maintenance work orders using the CMMS.
• Coordinate labor, parts, materials, tools, and equipment downtime needed to complete maintenance activities.
• Partner with maintenance, production, and other teams to prioritize work and minimize disruptions to operations.
• Review maintenance needs and equipment history to help identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure required parts and materials are available before scheduled maintenance work begins.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support the continuous improvement of preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability.

Required Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in a maintenance-related field is a plus.

3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.

Experience planning, scheduling, or coordinating maintenance activities and work orders.

Experience using aComputerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or similar maintenance tracking system.

Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance principles and equipment.

Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Previous experience in a dedicated

Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Scheduler, or similar role.

Strong ability to prioritize work, coordinate resources, and manage multiple maintenance activities simultaneously.

Experience coordinating parts, materials, labor, contractors, and equipment downtime for planned maintenance.

Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and computer skills, with the ability to work effectively across maintenance and production teams.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.

These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

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