Industrial Maintenance Technician

THE ROLE:  Senior Maintenance Technician

LOCATION:              Waukesha, WI

REPORTS TO:        Plant Manager

POSITION TYPE:    Full-time, Exempt

OUR OPPORTUNITY:

The Senior Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on various equipment and systems within our facility. This role requires a proactive individual with strong technical skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Plan, document, and execute a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance program.
• Use predictive technologies to preemptively avoid breakdowns.
• Repair and replace defective parts and components.
• Conduct inspections to identify potential problems and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient operation of machines and facilities.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required to support business needs.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Maintenance Technician or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a team environment, including daily interaction with various associates and multiple levels within the manufacturing environment.
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure, schedules, and deadlines.
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Physical requirements include regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Twisting, turning, grasping, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pulling, and extended periods of standing/walking.

OUR COMPANY

Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Wildeck is a subsidiary of Holden Industries, and is a 100% employee-owned company.  Wildeck is the largest U.S. manufacturer of industrial steel work platforms (mezzanines), vertical lifts (VRCs), rideable material lifts (RML), safety guarding products, industrial ladders, crossovers, and more.  We have been providing the highest quality products to the distribution industry for almost 50 years.

Wildeck provides employees a comprehensive total rewards package.  Along with competitive compensation we offer three different health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, identity protection service, paid parental leave, employee assistance program, continuing education, generous paid-time-off and nine paid holidays. 

Retirement plans include the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401k. Contributions to the ESOP are made by the Company annually based on profitability.  One of the many benefits of being an employee-owned company is that our employees are our shareholders with the ability to directly impact the profitability of the company and share in the rewards.