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Job Title: Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Job Description

This role supports maintenance planning activities by coordinating the estimating, planning, and scheduling of both mechanical and electrical work. You will use a systems-based approach to scope jobs, estimate labor and costs, identify and procure materials, and manage work orders in SAP. The position requires strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to work independently while ensuring maintenance activities are well planned, organized, and executed safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support planning activities for area supervisors and area maintenance technicians to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance work.
• Create detailed job plans for repetitive maintenance procedures, covering both mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Manage the SAP work order backlog for the assigned area, including both mechanical and electrical work orders.
• Plan and schedule jobs within the area of responsibility, estimating cost, labor, and completion time for each task.
• Manage and control parts and materials required for work orders, ensuring availability when needed.
• Maintain professional working relationships with vendors to support material and service needs.
• Lead weekly planning meetings and shutdown planning activities in collaboration with operations leadership.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date work order list in SAP, using proper codes and documentation standards.
• Estimate hours by operation step to support accurate planning and resource allocation.
• Ensure all parts are delivered and on site for planned work orders prior to execution.
• Meet all job planning package requirements, including documentation, materials, and scheduling details.
• Manage and optimize bills of material (BOM) to support maintenance activities and improve efficiency.
• Monitor temporary repairs and ensure they are tracked and addressed with permanent solutions.
• Coordinate the entry of material and service requisitions to support maintenance work.
• Enter preventive maintenance (PM) tasks into the SAP system and ensure they are properly set up.
• Track preventive maintenance performance and use data to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance, operations, and other stakeholders, communicating needs and updates in real time.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support maintenance planning and operational reliability.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance planning experience with knowledge of recognized maintenance planning practices.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance planning software and systems, including SAP, ERP, and CMMS platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and process work orders effectively within a computerized maintenance management system.
• Experience with schedule planning, including estimating labor, cost, and completion times for maintenance activities.
• Understanding of predictive maintenance concepts and their application in a maintenance planning environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with supervisors, technicians, and operations personnel.
• Excellent communication and soft skills, with the ability to articulate needs and updates clearly in real time.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple work orders and planning activities simultaneously.
• Consistent, reliable attendance and a strong sense of ownership over assigned responsibilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally up to approximately 15% of the time, as required by the role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using SAP for maintenance planning, including work order management, PM setup, and BOM optimization.
• Familiarity with ERP and CMMS systems and their integration with maintenance workflows.
• Background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance planning.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with vendors and service providers.
• A proactive, “get it done” attitude with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when preparing job plans and planning packages.
• Comfort working in a structured, process-driven environment with clear planning and documentation requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, supportive environment where your contributions to reliability and efficiency are recognized and rewarded. The role offers a clear path for professional growth and development in maintenance planning. Employees receive a quarterly attendance bonus upon conversion to permanent employment, reflecting the value placed on reliability and commitment. You will also benefit from a structured, collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and long-term career development.

Work Environment

This position is based in a climate-controlled environment, providing a comfortable and consistent workplace throughout the year. The standard schedule is approximately 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., supporting extended daytime operations. You will work extensively with SAP, ERP, and CMMS systems as part of daily planning and scheduling activities. The role involves coordination with on-site maintenance and operations teams, as well as occasional local travel of up to about 15% for site or vendor-related needs. The environment emphasizes professionalism, safety, and effective communication across departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stone Mountain, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.06 - $31.06/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stone Mountain,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.