Senior Reliability and Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Reliability and Maintenance Technician

Location: Waukesha, WI

Reports to: Plant Manager

At Wildeck, you’ll keep the heartbeat of our Waukesha facility strong. Picture your day: a morning walk-through to listen for an unusual bearing noise, a quick PLC check to confirm yesterday’s tweak held, then a scheduled PM on a lift system before lunch. By afternoon, you’ve used vibration data to spot an issue before it becomes downtime and partnered with production to schedule a fix. You close out by documenting the work and sharing a tip with a teammate that will save minutes on future inspections.

What you’ll do

• Own the routine care of plant machinery, equipment, and building systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues quickly and accurately.
• Design, document, and run a robust preventive maintenance program across critical assets.
• Leverage predictive tools (e.g., vibration, thermal, visual inspections) to head off failures.
• Replace or repair components and assemblies to return equipment to spec.
• Conduct safety and compliance inspections; correct hazards and document findings.
• Maintain precise records of PMs, work orders, parts usage, and repairs.
• Collaborate closely with operations and fellow technicians to minimize downtime.
• Model safe work practices and follow all site procedures.
• Pitch in on additional tasks that keep the plant running smoothly.

What you bring

• 5+ years as a maintenance technician (or comparable role) in an industrial setting.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems and strong electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read and apply technical manuals, electrical prints, and schematics.
• Sharp troubleshooting skills and an eye for detail.
• Confidence working solo and within a team, with clear written and verbal communication.
• Comfort interacting with colleagues at all levels on the manufacturing floor.
• Positive, steady approach under pressure, tight schedules, and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Physical capability to routinely lift/move up to 10 lbs and occasionally more than 50 lbs; frequent twisting, turning, grasping, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pulling, and extended periods of standing/walking.

Technical strengths we value

• Building and executing preventive maintenance plans
• Mechanical diagnostics and repair
• Commercial/industrial electrical expertise
• Electrical troubleshooting and component-level repair
• General maintenance and multi-craft repair
• Crane and lifting equipment systems
• Equipment overhaul and maintenance practices
• Conducting machine safety inspections

Why Wildeck

Wildeck, a Holden Industries subsidiary, is proudly headquartered in Waukesha, WI and 100% employee-owned. As the largest U.S. producer of industrial steel work platforms (mezzanines), vertical lifts (VRCs), rideable material lifts (RML), safety guarding, industrial ladders, crossovers, and more, we’ve supported the distribution industry for nearly five decades.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package: three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, identity protection, paid parental leave, an employee assistance program, continuing education, generous paid time off, and nine paid holidays.

Retirement includes a 401(k) and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The Company funds ESOP contributions annually based on profitability—because as owners, our employees directly influence performance and share in the results.

Role details

**POSITION TYPE:

** Full-time, Exempt

Make your impact

If you’re ready to be the go-to expert for high-uptime equipment and a safer, smarter plant, we’d love to meet you.