Maintenance Planner

**Apex Aluminum Extrusions Ltd**. is a state-of-the-art aluminum extrusion factory with a 170,000 square foot facility and some of the most modern equipment in its industry. We believe in the ongoing investment and development of our processes and people.

The Maintenance Planner’s key objectives are to improve the maintenance activities and productivity by coordinating the actions of the maintenance department.

**WHAT WE OFFER YOU**:

- Career progression with support from all levels of managements
- Extensive Training
- onboarding to successfully set you up for your career
- Extended Health benefit package (Vision/Dental/etc.)
- Accessible by public transit / Free on-site parking available
- RRSP matching
- Employee Appreciation Events

**A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE**:

- Planning, scheduling, and coordinating all the maintenance activities associated with all plant, equipment, and property
- Provide administrative support to the Maintenance Department
- Primary contact with vendors and suppliers
- Keep PM program accurate and current, including printing and distributing PM’s, monitor and follow up of PM’s, adding new equipment, keep calibration requirements up to date, closing PM’s
- Ensure all activities in PM program are completed in time frame allowed by their priority code
- Maximize usage of CMMS system
- Maintain a list to monitor emergency repairs to assist with the annual review and implementation of new PM’s
- Maintain and organize PM documents for ease of use and accessibility
- Identify best practices; collaborate with Maintenance Lead for implementation
- Develop photo and video material to add as attachments to procedures
- Convert written material (manuals, schematics etc.) into PDF format within the CMMS
- Develop maintenance procedures based on information in machine manuals and input from technicians
- Follow up with technicians on work performed to ensure completion of work and replacement parts ordered
- Attend toolbox chats, provide updates or adjustments as needed.
- Reduce Maintenance Costs
- Work with the Maintenance Manager to ensure equipment up time is 98%
- Prioritize jobs by importance daily by scheduling tickets by level of priority based on your experience and input by Maintenance Manager.
- Adjust schedules as needed to eliminate machine down time situations. Plan and coordinate actions of technicians.
- Have overhaul/shutdown schedules completed by 60 days prior to the shutdown.
- Work with Maintenance Manager and Operations to reduce downtime.
- Audit the completed work orders to ensure accuracy
- Coordinate with parts purchasing to have 100% materials on hand before repairs/installations are due.
- Other duties, as assigned

**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS FOR SUCCESS**:

- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodology
- Excellent communication both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and keep an organized process by following up with technicians.
- Able to take direction and follow through completion
- Strong comprehensive skills
- Basic mechanical knowledge to be able to identify parts and procedures.
- Relentless drive to improve process
- Exceptional computer skills including MS Office

Check out all our current job listings at Apex Careers.

**Equity Statement**

Consistent with our commitments to equity and diversity, we actively recruit from all designated groups. We also provide employment accommodation upon request to current staff members and to applicants during the recruitment process. We aim to provide a work environment where excellence is allowed to flourish, and diversity is prized. We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, please advise the hiring manager or recruiter.