Job Description

Overview

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for managing maintenance operations, contractor training, and project planning within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a highly skilled maintenance professional to ensure safety compliance and effective troubleshooting of plant systems.

Responsibilities

  • Handle Energy Control Procedures (ECP's) and Lock Tag Try (LTT) system.
  • Train and audit the maintenance process regularly.
  • Ensure all contractors complete safety compliance paperwork before projects.
  • Oversee contractors on-site during project completion.
  • Work with the Reliability Leader and Controller on project completion.
  • Use PLC basics for troubleshooting and adjusting equipment.
  • Analyze problems to determine root causes and reduce cycle time for resolutions.
  • Understand basic manufacturing processes and business concepts.
  • Install, modify, or maintain plant equipment.
  • Read and analyze blueprints and technical data.
  • Inspect plant equipment to identify potential problems.
  • Comply with environmental policies and maintain good housekeeping practices.
  • Conduct basic welding, pipefitting, and electrical troubleshooting.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum two years of plant experience or demonstrated capability in troubleshooting major plant systems.
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills and SAP PM Module.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.
  • Complete and pass Electrical CD Rom training provided by the plant.

Additional Information

  • Regular attendance on-site and ability to rotate to varying shifts.

How this job compares in Kearny, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 155 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Kearny, NJ

Kearny, NJ is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 216 other active welding openings from 134 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), MillenniumSoft Inc (11), and Gpac (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newark at $38/hr, Camden at $37/hr, and Linden at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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