Maintenance Planner in Coldwater, Michigan at ELMET TECHNOLOGIES LLC

About Elmet Technologies

Elmet Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving global industries, including defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and energy. As a division of The Elmet Group, Elmet leverages shared corporate services while maintaining a strong operational focus on advanced materials processing and precision manufacturing. As the company continues to scale, it is investing in operational reliability, preventative maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives to support production efficiency and equipment performance.

We are seeking a Maintenance Planner to support maintenance planning, scheduling, and coordination activities at our Coldwater manufacturing facility.

This role is responsible for developing and managing preventative and predictive maintenance schedules, coordinating maintenance work orders, supporting contractor management, and helping drive equipment reliability and operational uptime. The Maintenance Planner will partner closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and outside contractors to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to operations.

This is an opportunity for a highly organized and technically knowledgeable maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing planning, coordination, and hands-on problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage preventative and predictive maintenance schedules through MaintainX
• Coordinate maintenance work orders, contractor services, and project activities
• Track maintenance KPIs, OEE reporting, and department documentation
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts
• Maintain CMMS data accuracy, parts coordination, and maintenance records
• Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Promote compliance with industrial safety standards and maintenance best practices

• Improved equipment uptime and maintenance response efficiency
• Well-organized and accurate preventative maintenance schedules
• Timely completion of maintenance work orders and projects
• Strong coordination between Maintenance, Production, and contractors
• Accurate maintenance KPI and OEE reporting
• Improved maintenance planning processes and CMMS data integrity
• Safe execution of maintenance activities with strong compliance standards

• 5–7 years of experience in industrial maintenance environments
• Associate degree preferred; high school diploma required
• Experience with CMMS and ERP/MRP systems preferred
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance and safety standards
• Ability to read blueprints and P&ID drawings
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and project coordination skills
• Excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills

• Opportunity to support critical manufacturing operations in a growing industrial environment
• Exposure to aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy industries
• Collaborative culture grounded in accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to help strengthen preventative maintenance and operational performance initiatives
• Compensation: TBD, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.