Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Kohls Department Stores; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl’s Department Stores in California seeks a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance of conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems in our high-volume retail distribution centers.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, coordinate repairs with vendors, and mentor junior technicians to minimize downtime and support safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial machinery and systems in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and PLC programs; strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and coordinate repairs with vendors.
• Mentor junior technicians and support safety and quality initiatives.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC programming

Mentoring

Preventive maintenance

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.