Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner – Vuteq Canada

Vuteq Canada is actively engaged in automotive parts manufacturing and design and currently supplies Interior and Exterior components to General Motors, Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Honda Motor Manufacturing. Located in Woodstock, Ontario. We are proud to supply quality products and services to our customers for the past 38 years. We are a diverse team, and pride ourselves in maintaining a culture that is inclusive, supportive and provides opportunities for growth.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our team!

Responsible for making tools and parts are available to complete work orders, and scheduling updating and maintenance in such a way that it minimizes equipment downtime. Additional responsible for maintaining the computerized maintenance management system and generating reports on machines/equipment to justify additional preventive maintenance or justify a machine end of life.

What we offer:

• Yearly provided uniforms
• Safety shoe allowance of $160
• Prescription safety glasses
• Employer paid family benefit plan
• RRSP/DPSP Incentives
• Referral bonuses
• Extensive hands-on training
• Team appreciation lunches
• Kaizen incentive program
• Paid sick and personal time
• Paid earned day – 1/year up to 11 max.
• Paid vacation time – 2 weeks/year
• Paid company floaters at Christmas
• Community involvement opportunities
• Company events – Holiday parties, summer picnic, BBQ’s
• Stability - 38 years in Woodstock
• Paid OT for 40+ hours a week or 8+ hours a day
• Opportunities for team member growth and development

If you are looking to join a company with a friendly atmosphere, and a passionate team with limitless potential, Vuteq is the place for you!

Apply today to join the Vuteq team!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule corrective and preventive maintenance activities by task and priority level
• Schedule contractors for PM’s/Repairs as necessary
• Manage spare parts and alignment between the maintenance department and stock room
• Manage work orders, documentation, assets, and inventory within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Works with maintenance coordinator/manager in ensuring PMs are complete and tracked in the system
• Create and improve predictive maintenance
• Maintain inventory crib areas ensuring a good 5S condition
• Understand basic function and use of tools & parts in inventory
• Familiar with and comfortable around machinery & tools
• Good computer skills and a technical background – proficient with Excel; able to run reports and interpret data
• Responsible for ordering necessary parts & tools including completing ringisho approval request form
• Issuing and assigning purchase requisitions
• Investigate and report metrics on departments performance, and equipment cost of ownership
• Safely operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, as needed
• Inventory/ordering tools for shop toolboxes
• Updating FMDS board
• Obtain quotes
• Complete any necessary reports to demonstrate maintenance department performance
• Support with maintenance helper’s duties when helper is absent
• Other duties as necessary

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or a G.E.D certificate
• Multiple years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience an asset
• MMP Certification, Bachelor’s degree, or diploma in relative field would be an asset

Experience

• 2-4 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience considered an asset
• 1-3 years of technical experience considered an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent computer skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Good hand-eye coordination and flexibility
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner and provide direction to others
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvements and assist with implementing them
• Able to negotiate cost & quantity with suppliers when ordering parts & supplies
• Able to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to lift heavy parts/weights
• Able to work overtime at any time
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of organization

Other

• Must have or be willing to obtain a crane and forklift license

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Vuteq Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.