Maintenance Planner

We need a Maintenance Planner to help improve equipment reliability, safety, and production uptime at our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Albion, NY. In this role, you will coordinate and schedule maintenance activities, develop detailed job plans, manage work through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and ensure that labor, parts, tools, permits, and safety requirements are ready before work begins.

You will partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, Safety, and Operations to reduce unplanned downtime, improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs, support root cause failure analysis, and prepare for major shutdowns. Your planning and coordination will directly support the reliable production of technical textile products, including drywall tape, laid scrim, specialty reinforcements, and engineered fabrics.

This position may be right for you if you have:

• Two or more years of maintenance-planning experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in a 24/7 or continuous-process environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of CMMS platforms such as SAP PM or Mobility Work.
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge.
• Experience planning work orders, coordinating parts, and supporting preventive or predictive maintenance.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, Excel, and presentation skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple departments.
• An associate degree in a related technical field, or equivalent maintenance-planning experience.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and production uptime in a 24/7 manufacturing environment producing technical textile products, including drywall tape, laid scrim, specialty reinforcements, and engineered fabrics.

This role owns the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) planning process and ensures maintenance work is properly scoped, prioritized, planned, resourced, and ready for execution. The Maintenance Planner partners with Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors, Reliability Engineering, and Operations leadership to improve equipment availability, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize maintenance costs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and prepare maintenance work orders for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process equipment.
• Develop detailed job plans including labor requirements, job duration, parts and materials, tools and special equipment, and applicable safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Maintain rolling daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance schedules and coordinate work to minimize production impact.
• Ensure planned work is fully prepared before scheduling and facilitate weekly maintenance scheduling meetings.
• Identify and reserve spare parts and work with Reliability Engineering and Continuous Improvement to maintain critical spare availability.
• Maintain equipment Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the CMMS and support inventory optimization.
• Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), identify recurring equipment failures, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in improving Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs.
• Analyze CMMS data to identify maintenance trends and reliability improvement opportunities.
• Develop detailed plans for major maintenance outages and shutdowns, including coordination of contractors, vendors, equipment rentals, specialized services, milestones, and work packages.
• Ensure maintenance plans comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO, confined space, hot work, and other applicable permit requirements.
• Participate in safety corrective actions, audits, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, or a related field. Equivalent maintenance planning experience in a manufacturing environment may be considered.
• Experience in a continuous-process or 24/7 manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to work safely and independently.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety shoes, safety glasses, and cut-resistant gloves.
• Maintain work areas in accordance with company 5S standards and participate in SMATs, TFs, and other required audit programs.
• Valid driver's license required for occasional local travel.

At Saint-Gobain ADFORS , we are part of the worldwide Saint-Gobain group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions for construction and industrial markets. From our Albion, New York manufacturing facility , we produce high-quality technical textile and reinforcement products that help improve the performance, durability, and sustainability of the products our customers rely on every day.

Our Albion team is driven by a culture of safety, continuous improvement, teamwork, and innovation . We take pride in providing employees with opportunities to learn, grow, and build rewarding careers while contributing to products that are used around the world. Whether you are just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you will find a supportive environment where your ideas, skills, and contributions are valued

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com .

Pay Incentives for This Role Include:

• Competitive pay $32-38/hr
• The targeted bonus plan 5%
• Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate * 1.5 /$ $48-$57.00)
• Take advantage of additional earning opportunities through our Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Rotational Shift Incentives .
• Night Shift (Monday-Thursday): Additional $0.55 per hour shift differential.
• Weekend Shift (Friday-Sunday, Days or Nights): Additional $1.20 per hour shift differential.
• Rotational Shift: Additional $1.50 per hour on top of the applicable regular shift differential.

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Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. (Edit as needed for role)

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child and Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day
• One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes, and safety glasses; annually

You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and delivering results. From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced team members who are committed to helping you learn, grow, and succeed.