Maintenance Planner

At Techo-Bloc, we’re not just paving patios — we’re paving the way for meaningful careers. We design and manufacture premium landscaping products known for durability, innovation, and bold style. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for motivated, detail-driven professionals who want to make a real impact in an automated, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay: $35.00 – $40.00/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Waterloo, IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

Reporting to the Corporate Maintenance Planning & Systems Manager, the role of the Maintenance Planner is to manage the planning activities of the maintenance department at our Waterloo, IN and Rock Island, IL facilities. You will be responsible for planning corrective and preventive work orders related to the daily activities of maintenance employees on all shifts. You will be responsible for managing projects and services with both internal resources and external vendors. 

In your role, your main responsibilities will be:

• Create maintenance schedules and generate work orders
• Ensure and optimize the monitoring of an up-to-date preventive and corrective maintenance program
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to be performed on each shift
• Produce and communicate reports on the department's performance indicators
• Coordinate with production and planning for maintenance tasks and operational needs
• Define the scope of projects, solicit quotes and present them for approval
• Create and track department work orders in the ERP system
• Review and prioritize all incoming work requests and view work on site for clarification of work to be performed
• Contact vendors for technical documentation, pricing and availability
• Research equipment manuals and vendor specifications for new parts and new generations of parts to ensure they are available when needed
• Estimate costs of labor and parts for industrial equipment maintenance
• Adjust schedules for unexpected changes and breakdowns
• Follow up on inspections related to building equipment and the factory in general
• Manage service contracts and track performance and cost
• Through MRP management and forecasting, ensure that we have the necessary parts in stock for efficiently maintaining and rebuild equipment. 
• Manage outside vendors through planning, costs and performance
• Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders. 
• Communicate the preparation of the parts to the parts room clerk
• Fill in when needed to receive parts and equipment.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory validations
• Occasionally assist outside normal hours for urgent needs

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in manufacturing maintenance planning
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Must be able to operate a forklift, man lift and other industrial equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, D365 and Microsoft AX (highly preferred)
• Purchasing and vendor management
• High level knowledge of electrical and mechanical parts
• Excellent planning and execution skills
• Be an excellent communicator
• Ability to work under pressure and with others for a common goal

Why Work at Techo-Bloc?

We offer stable, long-term careers with strong benefits, growth opportunities, and a team-first culture. Our perks include:

✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

✅ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

✅ Life Insurance

✅ 401(k) with Employer Match

✅ Paid Time Off

✅ Weekly Pay

✅ Employee Discount on Products

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

✅ Uniforms provided after 3 months

✅ Boot Reimbursement Program

✅ Training & Development Opportunities

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must transport and move items up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary and/or move throughout the facility and yard. The employee is frequently required to communicate with leaders, peers and vendors. The employee is frequently required to operate a computer. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms talk or hear and smell. The employee is required to ascend and descend steps and ladders, climb ladders, work on elevated equipment platforms and position self in tight spaces.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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