Maintenance Planner (D Shift)

Company Name:

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Description:

The name Astemo stands for Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility, capturing our mission to create safe, sustainable, and comfortable mobility through cutting-edge innovation. Our goal is to contribute to a more advanced and sustainable society-and our people are at the core of making that possible.

We believe in building a workplace where diverse backgrounds and experiences are valued, and where every employee has the opportunity to grow and contribute.

Position: Maintenance Planner

Shift:

D Shift Mon-Thurs, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance schedules for mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment.
• Prioritize work orders based on risk, production needs, safety requirements, and asset criticality.
• Ensure accurate job plans including labor requirements, tools, spare parts, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime.

2. Predictive & Condition-Based Maintenance

• Lead implementation and optimization of predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies, such as:

• Vibration analysis

• Infrared thermography

• Ultrasonic testing

• Oil and lubrication analysis

• Motor condition monitoring

• Analyze PdM data to identify early fault indicators and schedule proactive corrective actions.

• Maintain asset condition dashboards and issue regular reports on equipment health.

3. Reliability Engineering Support

• Assist in developing equipment reliability strategies including RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance) and FMEA activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and chronic downtime issues.
• Work with engineering to improve equipment design, PM procedures, and maintainability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs through improved reliability.

4. CMMS Administration

• Lead the use and continuous improvement of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure accuracy of asset records, job plans, PM tasks, and maintenance histories.
• Develop KPIs such as PM completion rates, MTBF, MTTR, schedule compliance, and unplanned downtime metrics.
• Support digital transformation efforts related to IoT sensors, automated data collection, and advanced analytics.

5. Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Create accurate BOMs (Bills of Materials) and ensure critical spares are stocked appropriately.
• Work with purchasing and storeroom teams to optimize inventory levels and reduce stockouts.
• Track consumption trends to ensure long-term parts availability.

6. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all planned jobs include proper safety instructions, permits, and lockout/ tagout requirements.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and OSHA standards.
• Integrate reliability and safety goals to minimize risks associated with equipment failure.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5+ years of maintenance planning experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS platforms (SAP PM, Maximo, eMaint, Fiix, or similar).
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and reliability tools (RCM, RCA, FMEA).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as CMRP, CRL, or PMP.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, IoT sensors, or machine-learning-based predictive systems.
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards and Tier 1 supplier operations.
• Hands-on maintenance or reliability engineering background.

Please Note:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Final candidates must pass a drug screening and background check to ensure a safe and professional work environment.

Astemo is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.