Description

Reporting to the Corporate Maintenance Planning & Systems Manager, the planner will oversee maintenance planning for our Waterloo, IN and Rock Island, IL facilities. Responsibilities include creating corrective and preventive work orders, coordinating projects with internal teams and external vendors, and ensuring an up‑to‑date maintenance program across all shifts. The role requires close collaboration with production, planning, and the parts department to keep equipment operating efficiently.

The role involves physical demands such as transporting items up to 75 lb, moving throughout the facility and yard, climbing ladders, working on elevated platforms, and operating a computer for frequent communication with leaders, peers, and vendors. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Create and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance schedules and work orders
• Generate and track work orders in ERP system, reviewing and prioritizing requests
• Coordinate maintenance tasks with production, planning, and external vendors
• Define project scopes, solicit quotes, and present for approval
• Estimate labor and parts costs; manage purchase requisitions and orders
• Ensure parts availability through MRP forecasting and inventory validation
• Manage service contracts, vendor performance, and cost tracking
• Adjust schedules for unexpected breakdowns and communicate updates
• Conduct inspections, cycle counts, and assist with urgent needs outside normal hours
• Communicate parts preparation to parts room and receive parts/equipment as needed

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in manufacturing maintenance planning, a valid driver’s license with a good record, and the ability to operate a forklift, man‑lift, and other industrial equipment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, D365, and preferably Microsoft AX, along with strong purchasing, vendor management, and electrical/mechanical knowledge, is required. Excellent planning, execution, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team are also essential.

• Manufacturing maintenance planning experience
• Valid driver’s license with good record and ability to operate forklift and man‑lift
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, D365, and preferably Microsoft AX
• Purchasing and vendor management skills
• High‑level knowledge of electrical and mechanical components
• Excellent planning, execution, and communication abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and collaborate toward common goals

Benefits

The Maintenance Planner position offers a pay rate of $35.00‑$40.00 per hour, a Monday‑Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is based in Waterloo, IN. This is a full‑time, hourly role with stable long‑term career potential.

Techo‑Bloc provides a team‑first culture with competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, weekly pay, product discounts, and training opportunities. Additional perks such as employee assistance programs, uniforms after three months, boot reimbursement, and a supportive work environment make it an attractive place to grow.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 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 and development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance