What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Planner position at Latrobe Specialty Metals Company LLC?
Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Carpenter’s Latrobe Specialty Metals operations, based in Latrobe, PA., was acquired by Carpenter Technology in 2012 and manufactures high-performance specialty alloys serving aerospace, energy and other demanding markets.
MAINTENANCE PLANNER
The Maintenance Planning role improves work force productivity and work quality by utilizing resources and strategic planning to anticipate and eliminate potential delays. Labor scheduling, materials planning, and preventative maintenance cadences are critical to ensure or extend the life of the plant’s physical assets and continue operations at maximum capacity.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE MAINTENANCE PLANNER
- Takes personal ownership for working safety and motivates others to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintenance lead for planning and scheduling in ERP system (SAP).
- Reviews work requests/orders as they are received and maintains an accurate and up to date backlog.
- Conducts field visits to understand and scope the work that has been requested.
- Coordinates with the requestor to validate scope and timing requirements/constraints.
- Estimates the labor and materials necessary for the job.
- Consults with appropriate departments to ensure both stock and non-stock materials are available and procured prior to start of the job.
- Determines labor capacity for the weekly schedule.
- Prepares weekly schedule in coordination with operations and maintenance personnel.
- Develops standard job plans for repetitive tasks/jobs.
- Updates the ERP System (SAP) with equipment repair history.
- Maintains accurate ERP System (SAP) equipment and asset information.
- Coordinates with engineering and production to establish and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Lead Project planning for continuous improvement system updates within SAP for CPP Maintenance Team.
- Facilitates meetings with the necessary parties to escalate issues with in Maintenance and how it impacts process flow through the SAP System.
- Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
REQUIRED FOR THE MAINTENANCE PLANNER
- High School Diploma, required.
- Associate (AS) degree in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance or relevant field, preferred.
- Minimum of four years of prior planning and scheduling experience.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and computer skills.
- Demonstrated expertise/experience with tracking of maintenance completed on instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical systems in an industrial plant environment.
- Capability to read and interpret technical documents, including maintenance manuals and generate field drawings and material lists necessary for job execution.
- Prior planning and scheduling experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Self-motivated, comfortable working as an individual contributor and as a team player in a lean environment.
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
