Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Kohls Department Stores; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl’s Department Stores seeks a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance for conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems in a high-volume retail distribution setting.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment, perform preventive maintenance, coordinate vendor repairs, and mentor junior technicians to drive safe, efficient, and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Lead maintenance for conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate repairs with vendors and internal teams.
• Mentor and develop junior technicians.
• Support safety and quality initiatives across operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC programming

Mentoring

Job description

Kohl’s Department Stores is seeking a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our high-volume retail distribution operations. In this role, you’ll lead maintenance for conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, coordinating repairs with vendors, and mentoring junior technicians. You’ll help minimize downtime, support safety and quality initiatives, and partner closely with operations teams in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.