Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Description Job Description LEADING WITH SERVICE SINCE 1974
At KDV Label, we’re passionate about what we do and hold ourselves, and one another, accountable to living our core values each day: craftsmanship, care, collaboration, creativity, and curiosity. This creates a friendly and rewarding work environment where you can grow your career and truly be part of the team.
KDV Label has production facilities in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Loveland, Colorado and Sugar Grove, Illinois. We have become a leader in the label industry by maintaining our strong reputation for quality, consistency, and performance.
HOURS
1st Shift
LOCATION
2230 Corporate Drive Waukesha, WI 53189
This position offers a strong path for career advancement, with the idea to manage the maintenance department in the future. Must be able to pass a drivers check.
DUTIES
Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair on flexographic presses, converting equipment, and facility systems.
Maintain and repair electrical systems, heating systems, plumbing, motors, drives, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and refrigeration components.
Conduct PLC troubleshooting, reprogramming, basic program edits, and work with programmable logic controllers and similar control systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
Lead or support supervision of maintenance staff, including task assignment, instruction, and coordination of work.
Perform preventative maintenance and ensure compliance with maintenance schedules and documentation requirements.
Assist with machine installations, equipment upgrades, and optimization projects.
Apply root cause analysis techniques to resolve recurring equipment issues.
Maintain CMMS records, parts usage, and maintenance logs.
Collaborate with production teams to quickly resolve machine downtime and support continuous improvement.
Ensure all work complies with safety standards, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
Qualifications
3+ years of experience as an industrial Maintenance Technician (journeyman-level preferred).
Flexographic press experience (Mark Andy, Nilpeter, Comco, Instaprep, etc.) preferred.
Experience with web handling, tension controls, and registration systems preferred.
Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical repair, hydraulics, pneumatics, and refrigeration.
Demonstrated PLC troubleshooting and programming/editing experience (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
Ability to lead, train, or guide less experienced technicians.
In‑depth knowledge across multiple trades and familiarity with complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot using schematics, diagrams, and manuals.
Experience in printing, packaging, converting, or related manufacturing environments a plus.
Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
401(K) with Company Match
Quarterly Production Bonus Program
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of KDV Label to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all candidates and employees regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Job Category: Production
Job Shift: First Shift
Job Location: Waukesha-WI