Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Kohl’s Department Stores in Heath, OH, is seeking a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance for conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems in our high-volume distribution operations.

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

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining high-volume industrial equipment in a distribution setting.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Experience mentoring technicians and coordinating external repairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-driven equipment and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate repairs with vendors and support safety and quality initiatives.

Skills

Conveyors

Sorters

Forklifts

Building systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

PLC-controlled equipment

Vendor coordination

Mentoring

Tools

PLC systems

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.