Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing | Nekoosa, WI

Keep our equipment running. Keep our operations moving. Build your future at Nekoosa.

At Nekoosa, our manufacturing operations typically run Monday–Friday, which means weekends are generally reserved for maintenance activities, projects, and occasional on-call facility support. During major maintenance projects or shutdowns, overtime opportunities may be available.

2nd Shift Maintenance position, 2 pm to 10 pm M_F

OR

3rd Shift Maintenance position, 10 pm - 6 am M-F.

Why Maintenance Technicians Choose Nekoosa

Hands-On Growth + Tuition Reimbursement

Continue your education or complete maintenance certifications while gaining real-world industrial experience.

Work on Cutting-Edge & Custom Equipment

You'll maintain state-of-the-art and custom-engineered machinery that produces specialty paper and film products used every day:

• Durable labels and work orders that resist wear and grease
• Waterproof manuals and maps used for hiking, fishing, and camping
• Outdoor signs, banners, and graphics seen in garages, tailgates, and workshops
• Protective films used on tools, vehicles, and equipment
• Window and glass graphics used on trucks, boats, and home projects

Team & Family Focused Culture

Join a maintenance team known for strong engagement, creative problem-solving, and putting people and families first.

Your Impact

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in keeping our production equipment safe, reliable, and efficient.

You'll help us:

• Drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement with a goal of zero incidents
• Improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance performance
• Reduce downtime through fast, effective troubleshooting and repairs
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and 5S practices
• Support maintenance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Be Doing

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated production equipment using electro-mechanical skills.
• Diagnose and repair PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), pumps, motors, sensors, and power distribution systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Read electrical schematics, manuals, and technical drawings to identify and resolve issues.
• Document maintenance work accurately in the CMMS system.
• Support shutdowns, maintenance projects, and reliability improvements.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Maintenance certification, technical coursework, or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of electronic control systems, PLCs, motors, drives, and industrial electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Three medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• STD, LTD, life, and AD&D insurance
• Generous PTO package
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Steel-toe boot and prescription safety glasses allowance
• Bonus and employee referral programs

For more than 60 years, Nekoosa has been a trusted manufacturer of specialty print media, pressure-sensitive films, waterproof synthetic papers, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless paper products.

Our materials are used every day in products found across North America, including:

• Industrial labels and work orders
• Waterproof maps and manuals
• Vehicle, fleet, and window graphics
• Retail signage and promotional displays
• Floor and wall graphics
• Protective films
• Packaging and specialty paper applications

With six U.S. manufacturing locations and an international partnership with Fourbases in Belgium, we're committed to innovation, operational excellence, and investing in the people who make our success possible.

The Fine Print

• A post-offer background check and drug screen are required.
• Nekoosa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at hr@nekoosa.com.