Maintenance Planner

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Planner in Waterloo, IA 50703

Job Title: Maintenance Planner

Duration: 2 Years

Location: Waterloo, IA 50703

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.)

Job Type: Contract (40 hrs. a week)

Pay Range: $30 -$32.11/hr
(Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:
This role is crucial in planning and scheduling both ongoing and preventive maintenance for our plant equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for receiving maintenance requests, prioritizing and assigning duties to skilled trades personnel, and managing parts and materials necessary for maintenance and repairs.

Key Responsibilities:
* Initiate spare part determinations and setups for production and facilities equipment.
* Coordinate with external vendors on reoccurring and non-reoccurring activities.
* Lead or participate in projects across functional groups supporting equipment and facility maintenance.
* Prioritize and plan jobs for maintenance personnel for preventive and corrective maintenance.
* Provide technical support, including reviewing procedures and identifying necessary parts and tools.
* Source quotes and issue purchase orders for parts and materials.
* Generate reports and track inventory levels to support cost reduction.
* Maintain preventative maintenance reports to ensure machine uptime and compliance with OSHA/ANSI standards.

Required Technical Skills & Knowledge:
* Proficient with computer systems.
* Understand mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
* Knowledge in drawing/schematic interpretation and geometric dimensioning.
* Familiar with manufacturing/distribution processes, quality, safety, and tooling.

Relevant Experience:
* 1-3 years in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other Office tools.
* 1-3 years in manufacturing and/or operations.
* 1-3 years experience in electronics, mechanical, or hydraulic fields.

Qualifications:
* Recent graduates with AA, BA/BS, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Technology, or Maintenance fields.
* Mechanical/electrical aptitude for general maintenance.
* Comfortable working on the shop floor (30% of the time).
* Ability to drive personal and company vehicles as needed.
* Business casual dress code required.
* Metatarsals required from day one.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 241302 when responding to this ad.