Maintenance Technician Planner
Sealed Air Corporation - Romeoville, IL
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Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit Job DescriptionPosition Summary The Maintenance Planner/Technician is responsible for the productivity and work quality of the maintenance department. This role acts as the bridge between the storeroom and the floor, ensuring that all work orders are scoped, parts are verified, and schedules are optimized. When not engaged in planning duties, this individual provides high-level technical support for complex repairs and capital projects. Pay rate: $35 - $38/hr Shift: 1st - Shift Schedule: 5:00 AM - 3:05 PM; Monday - Friday Key Responsibilities 1. Planning & Scheduling (60%) • Work Order Management: Review, prioritize, and schedule all incoming work orders within the CMMS. • Job Scoping: Visit the "job site" on the plant floor to determine required tools, manpower, and safety requirements (LOTO, permits) before assigning the task. • Kitting Coordination: Work closely with the Storeroom Clerk to ensure all parts are staged and "kitted" in advance of scheduled PMs or repairs. • PM Optimization: Analyze Preventative Maintenance (PM) data to adjust frequencies and tasks, moving the team from reactive to proactive maintenance. 2. Technical Execution (40%) • Technical Support: Act as a "Lead Tech" for complex mechanical or electrical troubleshooting that requires advanced diagnostic skills. • Emergency Response: Provide hands-on assistance during major equipment failures or plant shutdowns. • Contractor Management: Oversee outside vendors and contractors to ensure work is performed safely and to Sealed Air standards. Qualifications • Experience: Minimum 5 years in industrial maintenance (food packaging or high-speed manufacturing preferred). • Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in mechanical systems, pneumatics, and basic electrical/PLC troubleshooting. • Software: Prior experience with a CMMS (SAP, Maximo, or similar) is required. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with both floor technicians and plant leadership. • Analytical Mindset: Able to look at a machine's history and identify the "root cause" of recurring failures. Benefits and Perks • 401(k) • 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discounts Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid elder care Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Requisition id: 53780 Relocation: No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at . LINK1 MON1
Created: 2026-03-04