Aerotek
Job Title: Maintenance Planner
Maintenance Engineer is responsible for organizing preventative, corrective, and improvement maintenance activities by coordinating machines, parts, services, and staff availability. This role is crucial in establishing PM schedules aligned with production schedules and generating reports using SAP and other methods. Working closely with Operations and Maintenance, the engineer ensures an effective Maintenance Operation while managing the plant’s parts systems to minimize production downtime and maximize PM effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Support the Continuous Improvement Process by participating, addressing, and resolving issues promptly.
Identify, implement, and follow up on productivity improvements in machine downtime and labor expenditure.
Continuously improve maintenance performance in outputs, quality, safety, HAACP, WCM, and loss reduction through training and follow-up.
Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, safety, quality, and sanitation rules, as well as government regulations.
Serve as Planning Subject Matter Expert (SME) in CMMS software (SAP) and train personnel in its use.
Assist and recommend new projects and methods to minimize costs while maintaining accurate systems.
Assign maintenance personnel work via CMMS as required.
Track and assess mechanical efficiency and maintenance costs.
Update the site CMMS program, including lubrication, inspections, shutdown work, and entering new equipment and procedures.
Plan and schedule overhaul and shutdown work.
Maintain equipment repair histories, including mean time between failures and costs.
Generate site KPI reports regarding effective maintenance.
Coordinate outside contractors as necessary.
Work with Parts Coordinators to ensure necessary parts are available for assigned work.
Interact with other departments as required.
Comply with all company and plant rules.
Participate in plant Safety, Health & Environment initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in Planner, Schedule Planning, CMMS, Preventive Maintenance, SAP, and Maintenance Planning Software.
Experience in safety identification, implementation, and follow-up on productivity improvements.
Expertise in CMMS Software (SAP) as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Ability to react with planning for preventive maintenance.
Experience in wearing multiple hats in the maintenance department, partnering with purchasers, technicians, and production teams to complete projects.
Proficiency in ERP, Work Orders, Production Management, and ERP System Maintenance Scheduling Software.
Work Environment Work in a food manufacturing plant located near Gardner, KS. Proper PPE is required in this GMP facility, including steel-toed shoes.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Century, KS.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 – $35.00/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 New Century, KS.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 2026.
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.
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Responsibilities
Support the Continuous Improvement Process by participating, addressing, and resolving issues promptly.
Identify, implement, and follow up on productivity improvements in machine downtime and labor expenditure.
Continuously improve maintenance performance in outputs, quality, safety, HAACP, WCM, and loss reduction through training and follow-up.
Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, safety, quality, and sanitation rules, as well as government regulations.
Serve as Planning Subject Matter Expert (SME) in CMMS software (SAP) and train personnel in its use.
Assist and recommend new projects and methods to minimize costs while maintaining accurate systems.
Assign maintenance personnel work via CMMS as required.
Track and assess mechanical efficiency and maintenance costs.
Update the site CMMS program, including lubrication, inspections, shutdown work, and entering new equipment and procedures.
Plan and schedule overhaul and shutdown work.
Maintain equipment repair histories, including mean time between failures and costs.
Generate site KPI reports regarding effective maintenance.
Coordinate outside contractors as necessary.
Work with Parts Coordinators to ensure necessary parts are available for assigned work.
Interact with other departments as required.
Comply with all company and plant rules.
Participate in plant Safety, Health & Environment initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in Planner, Schedule Planning, CMMS, Preventive Maintenance, SAP, and Maintenance Planning Software.
Experience in safety identification, implementation, and follow-up on productivity improvements.
Expertise in CMMS Software (SAP) as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Ability to react with planning for preventive maintenance.
Experience in wearing multiple hats in the maintenance department, partnering with purchasers, technicians, and production teams to complete projects.
Proficiency in ERP, Work Orders, Production Management, and ERP System Maintenance Scheduling Software.
Work Environment Work in a food manufacturing plant located near Gardner, KS. Proper PPE is required in this GMP facility, including steel-toed shoes.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Century, KS.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 – $35.00/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 New Century, KS.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 2026.
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.
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