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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Maintenance Team Leader

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 12
Full-timeSheboygan, WI, USA$44.10 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A two-year technical degree, an accredited apprenticeship program, current pursuit of a technical degree in this area of study, or relevant work experience.
  • At least two years of proven industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, specifically in mechanical and electrical/electronics maintenance.
  • Prior experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably with converting equipment.
  • Experience with fabrication, machine shop equipment, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), troubleshooting, and general facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, monitor, and supervise all activities associated with maintenance technicians in assigned areas.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, including power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment.
  • Install, start up, and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
  • Perform preventive maintenance functions as a working team leader.
  • Perform or assist with fabrication, predictive maintenance, and routine checks.
  • Assist Operations and Maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
  • Assist and train other Maintenance and technical-level employees.
  • Communicate orally and in writing with people at various levels.
  • Participate in team-based continuous improvement initiatives, major capital projects, equipment installations, and facility improvements.
  • Complete necessary reporting and required documentation.
  • Train others and foster a positive team environment.
  • Travel up to 10% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience in converting equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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