Please Note: This position has core hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Candidates must be able to work these hours to be considered for the position.
JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Planner supports the activity of the in-house maintenance team and is directly responsible for the planning and scheduling of all scheduled and unscheduled equipment, building and property requirements. The position will use the disciplines of preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance scheduling. Daily activities include developing job plans for all requests and notifications while detailing manpower, task durations, and supporting crafts, while evaluating and ensuring proper inventory and assignment of parts, materials, and equipment.
As the primary schedular of annual facility inspections, this position will act as a liaison between a wide variety of departments, maintenance personnel and contractors thus requiring the Planner to interact on the floor and at job locations during the duty day.
The position performs its primary functions in a climate-controlled and modern state-of-the-art facility.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Component Repair Technologies, Inc. (CRT) began as a locally family-owned business, with operations in Mentor, OH since 1985, and grew into a global leader (500+ employees) in the aerospace MRO sector. Specializing in the repair and overhaul of turbine engine components, CRT proudly serves the world’s largest airlines and jet engine manufactures. Component Repair Technologies is focused on our valued employees, customers, and community.
In 2025, CRT became a Safran Aircraft Engines company as a Center of Excellence for the repair of large jet engine parts in the Americas.
For over 120 years, Safran, through its Aircraft Engines subsidiary, designs, produces, markets and supports, alone or in partnership, aircraft engines offering world-class performance and reliability. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.
Operating through CFM International, its 50/50 joint venture with GE Aerospace, Safran Aircraft Engines is the world’s leading supplier of single-aisle commercial jet engines, the CFM56 and LEAP. Safran Aircraft Engines is fully committed to sustainable aviation through the RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) technology development program. Safran Aircraft Engines also deploys a global network providing a full range of support, maintenance & repair services.
Visit www.componentrepair.comand www.safran-group.comfor more information. Take-off in your career, learn new skills and become part of a world-class workforce.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Follow established safety protocols and guidelines to ensure full compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
2. Responsible for the planning and scheduling of all scheduled and unscheduled equipment, building and property requirements.
3. Meets with internal staff to review scheduled and preventative maintenance needs of the department assets to build an accurate plan of impact times and return to service projections.
4. Report down-time and return to service dates to production.
5. Schedule and plan preventative and corrective maintenance while ensuring materials needed for the task are purchased, ordered and onsite.
6. Works with the Maintenance Supervisor and Facility Supervisor in assigning personnel to tasks, jobs, and open work orders.
7. Print Maintenance schedules for maintenance team execution.
8. Is the initial facilitator for the E-Maintenance Software Program (CMMS) and tracks priorities, assignments, and completion of the open tickets.
9. Specifies if any special equipment or tooling is required to support maintenance activities including consumables.
10. Monitor and identify if specific work orders require “lock out/tag out” clearance and what applicable clearance is required.
11. Develop and implement new preventative maintenance tasks for recently acquired assets.
12. Develop and implement plans in collaboration with maintenance and purchasing to minimize cost and maintain inventories to ensure supply and parts availability.
13. Create and monitor work orders as needed along with PMs for timely completion and accuracy.
14. Perform continuous improvement studies to ensure the preventative maintenance (PM) program’s effectiveness.
15. Manage vendor activity to ensure timely completion of outside maintenance activities and document results.
16. Generate and distribute reports, providing feedback to Maintenance team members on potential issues and improvement opportunities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. A minimum of two years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of equipment maintenance, facility maintenance or building maintenance.
2. A demonstrated experience level working in a position requiring a high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task:
Planning.
Organizing.
Overseeing multiple objectives.
Critical deadline understanding.
3. Experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting common product information materials, such as:
Simple blueprints.
Plan sets.
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC schematics.
4. Demonstrated above average computer skill level with experience in Microsoft Office programs of Word, Excel and Outlook:
Exposure to a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is preferred but not required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
1. High school diploma.
2. Possess mechanical aptitude and skills.
3. General knowledge of standard shop practices and procedures.
4. Ability to work in a team environment.
5. Ability to speak, read and write English.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position has pre-employment testing requirements that may require fitness for duty testing and a vision exam.
Follow general shop safety procedures including the occasional use of safety glasses, safety toe shoes, and hearing protection.
Work in difficult positions from time to time. Stand and/or sit for portions of the shift. Move parts (>50 pounds) using hoists, slings, carts, or other handling methods. Move less heavy parts (<50 pounds) with or without hoists, slings, or carts.
Occasionally use powered and non-powered hand tools.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Our employees and families are the number one asset at CRT. A progressive and innovative benefits package is in place, such as:
1. CRT currently offers two excellent health care options, one being a fully funded program (no premiums for employee and family) and the other being a traditional employee premium contribution. Programs include health, vision, and dental coverages. Additional programs include short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
2. The company offers a 401k program with company match.
3. Continuing education is offered via multiple sources and opportunities with tuition reimbursement based on eligibility requirements.
4. Traditional paid time off (PTO) is offered via vacation days and personal days.
5. Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts are offered.
6. To review other benefits, visit our website at www.componentrepair.com/careers or Facebook page www.facebook.com/ComponentRepair to see, “what we are up to.”
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PARTICIPATION
Component Repair Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V.
CRT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and promoting the health and well-being of its employees. It is the Company’s policy to only hire individuals who do not use drugs. All candidates will be screened for drug use prior to hire. Employment opportunities at CRT are open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. CRT complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws with regard to equal employment opportunity.