Maintenance Technician

Shift Flexibility: Shift flexibility encompasses a 24 hour manufacturing structure. Shifts are determined based on Production Schedules and our Customer Demand. Shifts can incorporate into 3 shifts or 2 shifts weekly depending on Technician availability as well as projects in execution. Manufacturing Operations are typically down on weekends. Over Time can be available at times during stronger maintenance needs including project execution. Furthermore, On Call time for facilities responsibilities during the weekend while production and operations are not in motion.

Tuition Reimbursement: Gain hands on experience while completing certifications or advancing your education.

Cutting Edge & Unique Equipment: Work with both state-of-the-art and custom-engineered machinery to produce a wide variety of specialty paper products, including:

• Durable labels and work orders that resist wear and grease
• Waterproof manuals and maps you may use for hiking, fishing, or camping
• Outdoor signs, banners, and graphics you may see in your garages, tailgates, and workshops
• Protective films you may see on your tools, vehicles, and gear
• Window and glass graphics you may use on your trucks, boats, and home projects

Team & Family Focused: Join a department that wins all Nekoosa team engagement competitions, enjoys tackling projects creatively, and puts your family first.

Your Impact:

• Support production operations by keeping equipment safe, reliable, and efficient
• Drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement with a goal of zero incidents
• Own preventive maintenance, work order turnaround, and equipment reliability metrics
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and 5S practices
• What You'll Be Doing
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated production equipment using electro-mechanical skills
• Diagnose and repair PLCs, variable speed drives, pumps, motors, and power distribution systems
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime
• Interpret schematics and manuals to identify and solve equipment issues
• Document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS and support improvement projects

What You'll Bring:

• +3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

• Maintenance certifications or coursework required

• Knowledge of electronic control systems and devices

• Strong problem solving, decision making, and communication skills

• Ability to stay organized, motivated, and results focused in a fast-paced setting

• What We Offer You:

• Benefits eligibility starts the first of the month following 30 days of employment

• 3 Medical options to meet your specific needs

• Dental, vision, STD/LTD, life, and AD&D coverage

• Generous PTO including vacation, parental leave, paid volunteer time, sick and emergency leave, and 12 holidays

• 401(k) with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Steel toe/prescription safety glasses allowance

• Bonus and referral programs

Who We Are:

Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms.

Nekoosa has 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, Fourbases, in Aalter, Belgium. Our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. We have built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work/life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Nekoosa, and leave your mark on the world.

The Fine Print:

A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required.

Nekoosa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at hr@nekoosa.com.

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