Maintenance Planner

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!Charter Steel is hiring a Maintenance Planner!About Us:Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience.  Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.   Job Summary: Schedule maintenance and repairs of all operational equipment and machinery.  Plan preventative maintenance and ensure safe operation of all equipment and machinery.  Develop cost effective preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. Support the maintenance business goal to provide reliable equipment capable of meeting production demands.Position specifics: Location: Saukville WISchedule:  First Shift, Monday thru Friday.  OT as needed with potential weekends and holidays.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor for employment visas at this time.Key responsibilities:Operate the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to approve, process, and schedule work orders, PM’s and predictive maintenance tasks.Schedule and plan work based on equipment needs and available manpower working closely with Maintenance Supervisors and employees.Prepare jobs allocating necessary labor, parts, tools, permits, and documentation. Write clear and concise work procedures and maintain the maintenance reference materials.Work closely with production to provide equipment access based on availability.Support the inventory specialist in critical spares inventory including min/max quantities in CMMS. Track spare parts under repair at outside vendors.Identify and review repetitive equipment problems with maintenance engineering. Utilize failure analysis methods to search for root cause preventative measures.Work toward reducing equipment downtime by improving PM and Work Order practices.Work closely with production to efficiently utilize given downtime.Coordinate and communicate shut down of an operational line and make provisions for alternative working conditions.Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job descriptionWhat you’ll need:High School Diploma or GED.Three plus years’ related experience in a maintenance support position.Thorough knowledge of a specialized or technical field, such as mechanics, maintenance technology, or maintenance process including work orders, predictive maintenance, preventative maintenance and repairs.Strong verbal and written technical communication skills with the ability to interact with multiple levels within the organization.Proven ability to identify and understand electrical and mechanical equipment and components.Demonstrated ability to read and interpret prints and schematics.Ability to create PMs based on manufacturing specifications and working knowledge of equipment.Proficient with basic features of Microsoft Office software products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).Nice to haves:Associate’s degree or equivalent years of experience.Five plus years’ related experience.Maintenance experience in a related industry.Experience with Oracle CMMS/EAM/MRO.Demonstrated project management skills and Gantt chart creation.Demonstrated ability to be proactive in problem solving and to lead the resolution of equipment problems.Proficient with advanced features of Microsoft Office software products (Excel, Project, Word and PowerPoint).Take the next step in your career, apply today!#LI-PF1#LI-ONSITE#CharterManufacturing#CharterCareers#OneFamilyOneTeam We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

Created: 2025-12-18