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Paper Maintenance Operations About the Role The Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC) plays a key role in maximizing the safety, reliability, and performance of the Paper Mill. This position sits ...

Paper Maintenance Operations About the Role The Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC) plays a key role in maximizing the safety, reliability, and performance of the Paper Mill. This position sits ...

Paper Maintenance Operations About the Role The Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC) plays a key role in maximizing the safety, reliability, and performance of the Paper Mill. This position sits ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for operations maintenance coordinator in the United States is $25.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Operations Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and overseeing maintenance activities within a facility or organization. They act as a liaison between operations and maintenance teams to ensure equipment and systems are properly maintained and operational downtime is minimized. Their duties often include coordinating maintenance schedules, managing work orders, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing resource allocation. This role is critical for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of operations.

How does an operations maintenance coordinator typically collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth facility operations?

Operations Maintenance Coordinators work closely with various departments such as production, engineering, and safety to schedule and prioritize maintenance activities without disrupting core operations. They facilitate regular communication to align maintenance schedules with production needs, ensuring minimal downtime. Coordinators often lead meetings to review equipment performance, address urgent repairs, and plan for preventive maintenance, fostering a team-oriented approach to operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operations maintenance coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operations Maintenance Coordinator, you need strong knowledge of maintenance procedures, equipment operations, and safety regulations, often supported by a technical degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), work order software, and relevant certifications like OSHA are typically required. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills help coordinate teams and respond to operational challenges efficiently. These abilities are crucial to minimize downtime, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize plant or facility performance.

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Infographic showing various Operations Maintenance Coordinator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,271 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Operations Maintenance Coordinator

Skowhegan, ME • On-site

Sappi
1 - 5K employees

Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate and prioritize daily and weekly maintenance work.

  • Lead planning and execution of maintenance and clothing outages.

  • Partner with Reliability Engineering to resolve complex equipment issues.


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Job description

Location: Somerset Mill
Department: Paper Maintenance Operations
About the Role
The Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC) plays a key role in maximizing the safety, reliability, and performance of the Paper Mill. This position sits at the center of operations, maintenance, and reliability-ensuring equipment runs effectively, downtime is minimized, and production goals are met. It is a visible leadership role with direct impact on asset performance and cost management.
Why Join Sappi
Sappi has been part of the Somerset community for decades and continues to invest in modernization and long-term mill performance.
Here, your experience and leadership will:
  • Directly influence equipment reliability, maintenance priorities, and production efficiency
  • Enable collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams
  • Provide exposure to senior leadership and opportunities for advancement
  • Offer varied, meaningful work where problem-solving matters daily

We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a culture centered on safety, teamwork, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and external vendors.
  • Coordinate and prioritize daily and weekly maintenance work.
  • Lead planning and execution of maintenance and clothing outages (Outage Captain).
  • Manage maintenance budgets, forecasting, and cost improvements.
  • Ensure preventative and predictive maintenance activities are executed.
  • Lead Natural Work Teams and reinforce work management practices.
  • Partner with Reliability Engineering to resolve complex equipment issues.
  • Participate in periodic weekend maintenance duty coverage.

What You Bring
  • Strong safety leadership mindset.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
  • 8+ years of operations or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
    (pulp & paper, power generation, chemical, or heavy industry preferred).
  • Hands-on understanding of equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning.
  • Experience leading or coordinating maintenance teams, trades, or planners.
  • Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance work management processes.
  • Strong communication and ability to drive alignment across teams.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are motivated by collaboration, problem-solving, and improving equipment performance, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible and meaningful difference.
Location: Somerset Mill
Department: Paper Maintenance Operations
About the Role
The Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC) plays a key role in maximizing the safety, reliability, and performance of the Paper Mill. This position sits at the center of operations, maintenance, and reliability-ensuring equipment runs effectively, downtime is minimized, and production goals are met. It is a visible leadership role with direct impact on asset performance and cost management.
Why Join Sappi
Sappi has been part of the Somerset community for decades and continues to invest in modernization and long-term mill performance.
Here, your experience and leadership will:
  • Directly influence equipment reliability, maintenance priorities, and production efficiency
  • Enable collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams
  • Provide exposure to senior leadership and opportunities for advancement
  • Offer varied, meaningful work where problem-solving matters daily

We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a culture centered on safety, teamwork, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and external vendors.
  • Coordinate and prioritize daily and weekly maintenance work.
  • Lead planning and execution of maintenance and clothing outages (Outage Captain).
  • Manage maintenance budgets, forecasting, and cost improvements.
  • Ensure preventative and predictive maintenance activities are executed.
  • Lead Natural Work Teams and reinforce work management practices.
  • Partner with Reliability Engineering to resolve complex equipment issues.
  • Participate in periodic weekend maintenance duty coverage.

What You Bring
  • Strong safety leadership mindset.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
  • 8+ years of operations or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
    (pulp & paper, power generation, chemical, or heavy industry preferred).
  • Hands-on understanding of equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning.
  • Experience leading or coordinating maintenance teams, trades, or planners.
  • Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance work management processes.
  • Strong communication and ability to drive alignment across teams.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are motivated by collaboration, problem-solving, and improving equipment performance, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible and meaningful difference.
Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.
Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.
Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
ABOUT SAPPI
Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.
HR Contact for Questions:
Name: Brienne Hayes
Email: brienne.hayes@sappi.com
Telephone number: 207-238-3226

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