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Mechanical Planner

  • Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 5K4, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Experience
3 to 5 years of experience in maintenance planning;
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Summary

Reporting to the Senior Planner and/or Planning Coordinator, the Mechanical Planner is responsible for developing maintenance schedules for the equipment fleet. The Planner ensures the optimal use of material and human resources to maximize equipment performance while minimizing operating costs.

What does a Mechanical Planner do?
  • Perform field inspections;

  • Develop work plans for maintenance activities, including all necessary information to ensure efficient planning, scheduling, assignment, and execution of the work;
  • Create, maintain, and manage equipment history and other technical records, incorporating relevant information into current work plans to anticipate and prevent work delays;
  • Develop time estimates for planned maintenance work;
  • Maintain accurate equipment maintenance history and work order records;
  • Prepare work orders that are ready for scheduling, detailing required parts, materials, special tools, external services, and documentation;
  • Keep work orders up to date.
What do you need to apply?
  • Motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team;
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in maintenance planning;
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships;
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment;
  • Bilingual in French and English;
  • Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

What sets us apart from other companies

  • Competitive salary.
  • 14-14 work schedule.
  • Group insurance and telemedicine services.
More about this job

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Planner develops maintenance schedules and work plans to optimize equipment performance and resource utilization. They are responsible for performing field inspections, managing equipment history, and preparing detailed work orders for maintenance execution.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of experience in maintenance planning and a strong understanding of mechanical systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and French are required.

Skills

  • Maintenance planning
  • Mechanical systems
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Field inspections
  • Work order management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication skills
  • Time estimation
  • Technical documentation

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 14-14 work schedule
  • Group insurance
  • Telemedicine services

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Logistics

Keywords

  • Mechanical Planner
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Equipment Fleet
  • Field Inspections
  • Work Orders
  • Technical Records
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Microsoft Office
  • Scheduling
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Resource Management
  • Equipment History
  • Maintenance Activities

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