Lead Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

Date posted: February 12, 2026

Pay: $31.00 - $43.00 per hour

Sign On Bonus: $5000

Shift Differential: $3 between 6 PM 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.

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.

• Lead tech on the night shift and provide help, guidance and leadership to the night shift techs.
• Assist with maintenance initiatives and monitor 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 general facility maintenance – snow removal, lawn/landscape maintenance, HVAC.
• Actively participate in ongoing training within the department for each employee.
• Communicate to all crews and shifts the events of the shift to ensure a smooth and highly productive handoff.
• 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.
• Pipe fitting skills and proficiency at using hand tools, portable electric tools, and stationary shop equipment.
• Value preventive and predictive maintenance practices such as daily rounds and lubrication.
• Understand rigging fundamentals.
• Ability to go online and troubleshoot and advance PLC programming.
• Knowledge of contractors, starters, motors, and motor controls.
• Install and maintain various electrical controls and automation.
• Wire 460/230‑volt 3‑phase motors.
• Understand servo, hydraulic, and pneumatically actuated equipment.
• Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in an industrial establishment.
• Experience 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.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good mechanical aptitude and machine operating skills.
• Willingness to work various hours depending on production and training schedules.

• High school diploma preferred.
• Technical or vocational degree and demonstrated related equivalent experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or paper converting experience is preferred.

Full‑time

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

In person