Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Kohls Department Stores; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Mentors junior technicians and supports team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for conveyors, sorters, forklifts, and building systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Coordinate repairs with vendors and internal teams.
• Mentor junior technicians and promote safety and efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mentoring junior technicians

Education

Technical diploma or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

PLC control

Conveyor systems maintenance

Forklift 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.