Lead Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location: Waukesha, WI | Reports to: Plant Manager

Join our employee-owned team

Wildeck (a Holden Industries company) is the nation’s largest manufacturer of industrial steel work platforms (mezzanines), vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs), rideable material lifts (RML), safety guarding, industrial ladders, crossovers, and more. For nearly 50 years, our people—who are also owners through the ESOP—have built products the distribution industry depends on.

Your mission

• Keep production assets running: perform scheduled service on machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Be the problem-solver: quickly troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults and restore function.
• Own PM excellence: plan, document, and execute a sitewide preventive maintenance program.
• Think ahead: apply predictive maintenance methods to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Repair with precision: replace defective parts and reassemble to OEM standards.
• Protect people and assets: perform inspections and ensure alignment with safety requirements.
• Track the details: record work orders, parts used, and corrective actions.
• Partner for uptime: coordinate with teammates and operations to schedule work efficiently.
• Work safely: follow all procedures and champion a safety-first mindset.
• Support the mission: take on additional maintenance tasks as needed.

What you need to succeed

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid mechanical background and strong electrical know-how.
• Ability to interpret schematics, prints, and technical documentation.
• Resourceful troubleshooting skills with strong attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and self-directed; clear communicator (written and verbal).
• Comfort engaging with associates across the plant and at multiple levels.
• Calm under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude against deadlines.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Meets physical demands: regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally exceed 50 lbs; frequent twisting, turning, grasping, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pulling; extended standing/walking.

Preferred proficiencies

• Preventive maintenance planning and scheduling
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Commercial/industrial electrical work
• Electrical diagnostics and repair
• Multi-craft maintenance and repair techniques
• Overhead crane and lifting system upkeep
• Equipment repair and reliability improvement
• Machine safety auditing and inspections

Compensation and rewards

• Competitive pay
• Choice of three health plans, plus dental and vision
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity protection
• Paid parental leave and an employee assistance program
• Continuing education support
• Generous paid time off and nine paid holidays
• 401(k) plus Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with Company contributions based on profitability

Role details

**POSITION TYPE:

** Full-time, Exempt

Build a career with ownership

As an employee-owner, your ideas matter and your impact is shared. Step into a role where reliability, craftsmanship, and teamwork power the plant—and your growth.