Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Kohls Department Stores; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl’s Department Stores in Kentucky is seeking a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance for conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and mentor junior technicians while partnering with operations to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems.
• Strong troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to mentor junior technicians and coordinate repairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for material handling equipment and building systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Coordinate repairs with vendors and support safety initiatives.

Skills

Conveyor systems

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC controls

Leadership / 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.