Maintenance Planner - Tillamook

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.  

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.
 

We are guided by our core values: 

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. 
• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. 

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance activities that support safe, reliable, and efficient mill operations. This role compiles and maintains current and historical equipment data, including downtime, parts usage, work order history, and machine center performance information. The Maintenance Planner serves as a key link between Maintenance and Operations by supporting preventive maintenance, managing CMMS data, maintaining equipment history, and helping prioritize work that improves uptime and reliability.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and moreOpportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Understand and comply with company policies, safety rules, and procedures.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department.
Lead maintenance planning and scheduling activities to optimize equipment reliability and maintenance resources.
Coordinate maintenance activities to support operational needs while maximizing equipment uptime.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
Create, prioritize, and track work orders within the CMMS.
Coordinate parts requisitions for planned work orders and support inventory tracking as needed.
Develop preventive maintenance tasks and schedules for new equipment prior to installation.
Manage data collection and input into the CMMS, ensuring work order information is accurate and complete.
Monitor work order backlog and maintain proper prioritization based on operational needs and maintenance risk.
Develop initial machine operator training for critical machine centers to support preventive maintenance development.
Maintain emergency repair records and ensure repair activity is documented for follow-up and trend analysis.
Attend mill team meetings as needed to communicate project status, maintenance priorities, and equipment reliability updates.
Monitor preventive maintenance compliance and completion rates.
Develop and maintain statistical information for machine centers, including uptime, downtime, maintenance costs, and related reliability metrics.
Manage maintenance history for each machine center to support troubleshooting, planning, and long-term reliability improvement.
Identify critical spare parts deficiencies and coordinate proper readiness for key equipment.
Assist with cost estimates for major equipment repairs, rebuilds, and modifications.
Schedule contracted predictive maintenance surveys and ensure results are documented and followed up on.
Maintain an organized and current library of equipment manuals, documentation, and related technical resources.

Can demonstrate efficiency in Microsoft Office systems: Word & ExcelDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Microsoft Copilot.
Experience with data collection software programs preferred.
CMMS experience preferred.
Prior planning and scheduling experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics preferred.
Machinery experience and mechanical aptitude required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Self-starter with a team-oriented approach.
Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Maintenance, Electrical, and Production teams.
Willing to ask questions, seek input, and learn from others.
Demonstrates initiative toward continuous learning and process improvement.
Service-oriented toward internal and external customers.

Timber and wood products industries are a pillar of Tillamook County’s economy. With over 165 employees, Hampton Lumber is one of the largest providers of family-wage jobs in Tillamook.   If you enjoy making a difference and working in a fun, collaborative environment, this is the place for you.  We work with all our employees to get them the support and training they need to succeed on the job. Many employees have grown up here on Oregon’s North Coast and we are all deeply invested in the success of the facility and the community. We regularly participate in volunteer work and continue to make investments in our business, local schools, social programs, and community events.  We are proud to be part of the Hampton family and know you will be too.

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber.  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. 

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.