Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Kohls Department Stores; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You’ll troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, coordinate repairs with vendors, and mentor junior technicians to build a capable maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Coordinating repairs with vendors.
• Mentoring junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment to identify root causes and implement fixes.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Mentor and develop junior technicians, share knowledge, and enforce safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

PLC knowledge

Mentoring

Vendor coordination

Safety awareness

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.