Maintenance Planner/Technician at Land O'Lakes in Fort Worth, TX

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Maintenance Planner/Technician SHIFT: 1st Shift M-F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Flexible) PAY: $29.10 per hour Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as many other company sponsored benefits. POSITION PURPOSE: This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. Position Summary We are seeking an organized, mechanically knowledgeable Feed Mill Parts & Maintenance Planner to support maintenance operations in a fast-paced feed manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for planning maintenance work, managing MRO parts inventory, coordinating parts and materials, and ensuring jobs are ready before scheduled maintenance begins . The planner will work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, and vendors to help improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Key Responsibilities Plan preventive and corrective maintenance work. Identify required parts, materials, tools, labor, and outside services for maintenance jobs. Prepare and maintain work orders in the CMMS . Kit and stage parts and materials before scheduled work begins. Coordinate planned equipment downtime with Maintenance and Operations. Maintain accurate MRO parts inventory and storeroom organization. Identify and maintain critical spare parts. Research OEM part numbers, replacements, and alternate components. Monitor inventory levels and reorder parts as needed. Work with Purchasing and vendors on pricing, availability, and lead times. Maintain equipment manuals, drawings, parts lists, and maintenance documentation. Help improve PM procedures, work-order quality, and maintenance planning. These planning responsibilities align with the existing Maintenance Scheduler Job Expectations, which includes work-order management, resource allocation, maintenance scheduling, PM audits, and gathering/kitting materials, parts, and tools before corrective work. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Industrial maintenance, maintenance planning, parts, inventory, purchasing, or related experience. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to identify industrial components. Ability to read equipment manuals, parts diagrams, and technical drawings. Strong computer, organizational, and communication skills. CMMS experience preferred. Feed mill, grain handling, agricultural processing, or manufacturing experience preferred. Equipment & Parts Knowledge Experience with equipment or components such as pellet mills, hammer mills, mixers, conveyors, bucket elevators, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, and sensors is highly desirable and matches equipment identified in existing feed-mill maintenance roles. Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include: Able to lift 50lbs Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as many other company sponsored benefits. Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortun