Maintenance Planner

New York

Smurfit Westrock
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The Opportunity:

The Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner to support the overall planning process for maintenance activities.


How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

  • Responsible for the overall success of the planning function, including length of time for repair and cost estimate of labor, material and outside services.
  • Maintain an accurate, up-to-date backlog and status to support the scheduling process.
  • Visit job sites daily of new maintenance work requests.
  • Write a "job package" for each planned job providing details for sequence of work, LOTO, permits and prep work required, tools and materials needed for job.
  • Communicate effectively with coordinators, BUL's, BUS's and Technicians involved in the planned job.
  • Work in a collaborative manner with maintenance and production leadership in response to maintenance work order requests.
  • Maintain accurate records of work orders active and completed.
  • Work with the storeroom to make sure supplies are available for planned jobs.
  • Complete requisitions and purchase orders as needed for planned jobs.
  • Update equipment and task history files daily on the computer.
  • Maintain equipment parts lists to include adding and deleting items from inventory and assessing replacements for obsolete items.
  • Manage material purchased for specific jobs.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement that yield a more efficient work process.
  • As needed, supervise outside contractors and coordinate these activities into the daily schedule.
  • Perform all other duties as required.
  • Subject to working nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

What you need:

  • High school diploma or GED and 5+ years' experience as a Maintenance Craftsman or Maintenance Planner.
  • Experienced and proficient with computer skills.
  • Experience with an automated maintenance management system.
  • Ability to read detailed equipment drawings, identify part numbers and specifications.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to facilitate meetings and involve maintenance technicians in planning and scheduling process.
  • Ability to communicate and coordinate activities with managers from multiple departments.
  • Ability to estimate time and materials needed to accomplish a task.
  • Dedication to safety.
  • Organized and ability to manage time effectively.

Helpful experience: Experience with an asset management system. ISO experience. JD Edwards's software experience. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


What we offer:

  • Corporate culture based on safety, loyalty, integrity and respect.
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
  • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Date Posted: 28 April 2025
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