Mechanical Maintenance Planner
Industrial Trades
Longview Washington Jan 27, 2026

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner to support liquid packaging operations. This Planner position plays a critical part in driving equipment reliability, effective maintenance planning, and team performance within a fast-paced industrial setting.

Join a legacy of excellence at a long-standing pulp and paper manufacturing facility with over 50 years of operational success. Backed by significant investment and modernization in recent years, this mill offers a stable, forward-looking environment where maintenance excellence and leadership truly matter.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $95,887 – $123,000
    Schedule - Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:30 PM 

  • Comprehensive benefits starting on date of hire, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off, including vacation, eight paid holidays, and floating holidays

  • Voluntary benefits options

  • Enhanced 401(k) plan with generous company match and additional contribution

  • On-site fitness facilities

  • Incentive compensation plan
     

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate weekly maintenance work across operations, engineering, maintenance, and contractors

  • Prioritize work orders for planning, scheduling, and execution

  • Lead weekly scheduling meetings, including shutdown planning

  • Manage backlog of work notifications and work orders

  • Develop detailed shutdown schedules using MS Project (Gantt charts)

  • Serve as primary area scheduler for total mill outages under mill coordination

Maintenance Supervision

  • Schedule and execute maintenance work to maximize equipment reliability

  • Maintain and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs

  • Step in to support planning and supervision during breakdowns or staffing gaps

  • Lead safety meetings, crew meetings, and address team-related issues

  • Promote safe work practices and participate in budgeting and maintenance planning

  • Complete administrative responsibilities including reporting and payroll


Qualifications & Experience

  • Strong knowledge of industrial safety practices and OSHA regulations

  • Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP preferred; MAPCON, MAXIMO, or similar accepted) & Microsoft Project

  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, estimate labor/materials, and coordinate trades

  • Demonstrated ability to lead problem-solving efforts and analyze maintenance data

  • Pulp and paper mill experience strongly preferred


 

ABOUT US:

TPD is a leading workforce solutions provider with a mission to help individuals succeed by providing access to opportunities in jobs, careers, and professional development. A niche provider serving North America, specializing in placing both corporate and skilled talent within the Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Mining industries. Whether you seek flexible or permanent positions, we assist in starting, changing, or advancing careers in a way that aligns with your goals.

 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.