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Maintenance Planner

Hydrite

Posted about 5 hours ago

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

  • Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
  • $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
  • Front-loaded Starting Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

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MAINTENANCE PLANNER/SCHEDULER

The Maintenance Scheduler/Planner is responsible for planning, prioritizing, and coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable equipment operation. This role partners closely with maintenance, production, and external vendors to balance workloads, optimize scheduling, and drive completion of maintenance work orders. The position also supports continuous improvement of maintenance processes and systems while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance work to align with production needs and available resources [
  • Review and manage incoming maintenance requests, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper work order creation
  • Coordinate daily and weekly maintenance schedules, adjusting plans based on changing priorities and operational needs
  • Monitor work order and preventative maintenance completion, addressing gaps, delays, and follow-up actions as needed
  • Partner with maintenance and production teams to schedule repairs, minimize downtime, and optimize equipment reliability
  • Maintain and continuously improve the preventative maintenance program, ensuring documentation is current and accurate within CMMS systems
  • Utilize maintenance systems and reporting tools (e.g., CMMS/Maximo, dashboards) to track performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions
  • Collaborate with supervisors and leadership to develop short- and long-term maintenance plans, including plant shutdowns, projects, and regulatory work
  • Support coordination of contractors and vendors, including scheduling work and ensuring compliance with site requirements
  • Develop and refine maintenance job plans using equipment data, manufacturer recommendations, and team feedback
  • Facilitate communication across maintenance and production teams, including providing updates on priorities, schedules, and progress
  • Participate in routine meetings (daily, weekly, monthly) to review maintenance performance and align on priorities
  • Maintain organized records of equipment, maintenance activities, and documentation to support audits and operational needs
  • Support safety initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, and continuous improvement efforts across the site

REPORTING STRUCTURE

  • This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or trade training preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, or a related technical field
  • Experience coordinating maintenance schedules, projects, or work orders in a manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems (Maximo preferred) and maintenance planning processes
  • Strong computer and data analysis skills, including experience using reporting tools
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and equipment documentation
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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Job details

Workplace

Office

Location

Waterloo, IA

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At Hydrite we are family driven, financially strong, and looking for problem solvers to join our growing team. 🧪 What we do: Hydrite is one of the largest independent providers of chemicals and related services in the United States. In other words: we make and supply chemistries that make your food and beverages safer and more flavorful, your water cleaner, your manufacturing line more efficient, and your crops healthier. 🏆 How Hydrite stands out: -34th Annual Winner of the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year -Seven-time winner of the Top Workplaces Award -Gold designation as a Well Workplace award recipient from WELCOA -No. 10 on the 12th Annual ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors List -Ranked on the Deloitte Wisconsin 75 list 17 times -Record-breaking safety performance -Privately-held, family-owned company for 95+ years 💬 What employees say about Hydrite: “The owners truly care about the employees and their families, despite significant growth. This type of environment is becoming more rare. I feel blessed to be part of the success of the organization.” “Strong family values and great benefits.” “Everyone cares about everyone else, from the lowest to highest positions in the company.” 🤝 How Hydrite gives back: Hydrite has a long history of supporting the communities in which we operate through charitable giving. Our culture fosters and facilitates community engagement by our people in both their personal and professional capacities. This includes our Hydrite Helps community engagement program, which has driven thousands of volunteer time and major financial support to local nonprofits in the areas of children’s needs & development, education, environment, and local needs. More on how we give back: https://www.hydrite.com/Community-Giving.htm We’d love to have you join the team! Learn more about working for Hydrite: https://www.hydrite.com/careers.htm

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