Lead Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

Job post summary

Date posted: February 12, 2026

Pay: $31.00 - $43.00 per hour

Job description:

$5000 Sign On Bonus

$3 Shift Differential Between 6PM and 6 AM

Company Profile

NPS was founded in 1996 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We are committed to providing high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. With multiple locations across the United States, NPS makes towel and tissue products for the Away from Home markets in addition to specialty packaging material (both protective and insulating) for a broad assortment of retailers and customers.

Job Overview

Maintain equipment in the best possible running condition with minimum downtime and cost. Perform journeyman-level work in the design, installation, construction, modification, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems.

General Responsibilities

·Lead tech on the nightshift and will be expected to provide help, guidance and leadership to the night Shift techs.

· Assist with maintenance initiatives and monitor the compliance of all safety policies. Actively participate in “downs”; meetings; projects; and work on specific work orders as needed.

· Co-manage the Fire /Security system at the facility.

· Manage the general facility maintenance-i.e., Snow removal; lawn/landscape maintenance; HVAC.

· Actively participate in the ongoing training within the department for each employee.

· Clearly communicate to all crews and shifts the events of the shift to ensure a smooth and highly productive handoff from shift to shift.

· Facilitate resolution of problems that may arise within the Maintenance area and bring unresolved issues to the Production Manager.

· Understand bearing removal and installation practices

· Pipefitting skills and proficiency at using hand tools, portable electric tools, and stationary shop equipment

· Value in preventive and predictive maintenance practices such as daily rounds and lubrication

· Practice/understand rigging fundamentals

· Ability to go online and troubleshoot and advanced PLC programming.

· Knowledge of contactors and starters, motors, and motor controls

· Installing and maintaining various electrical controls and automation

· Wiring 460/230-volt 3 phase motors.

· Understanding of servo, hydraulic and pneumatically actuated equipment.

· Installs machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in an industrial establishment

· Experienced with electric motors from fractional hp to 600 hp including servo driven motors.

· Repair belt, chain, and sprocket conveyor systems

· All other tasks as assigned.

Requirements for Success

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

· Have good mechanical aptitude and machine operating skills.

· Be willing to work various hours depending on production and training schedules.

Education

· High school diploma preferred.

· Technical or Vocational degree and demonstrated and related equivalent experience preferred.

· Manufacturing or Paper Converting experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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