Maintenance Technician Lead

Carl's Place is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Wisconsin State Journal Top Workplace — an award based entirely on employee feedback Our team tells us that Carl's Place is the best place they've worked. Here are some of the ways we've earned those glowing reviews:

• Provide free lunch, snacks, and drinks to fuel you through the workday.
• Help you improve your golf game with simulators on site. Only the cool companies have them.
• Help you improve your bowling game with lanes on-site. See the comment above about cool companies.
• Encourage a casual dress code. All the best work gets done in comfy clothes.
• Arrange fun initiatives like Dog Friday, where you can bring your pup to work and have an extra coworker for the day.

About Us

Carl's Place is home to the crew that makes golf happen indoors. Based in Milton, Wisconsin, we build the screens, enclosures, and gear that turn plain rooms into golf dreams. We're growing fast and looking for people who like to solve problems and bring good ideas to life.

About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Lead to perform and manage all maintenance activities for company facilities and production equipment. This role is responsible for completing routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance work to ensure equipment and facilities are safe, functional, and ready for daily operations.

The Maintenance Lead performs hands-on maintenance tasks, coordinates outside contractors as needed, maintains maintenance records and parts inventory, and supports production and facility needs. This role establishes and maintains maintenance practices and systems that support current operations and future growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage all maintenance activities for company facilities, equipment, and support systems.
• Complete and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and facility equipment, including CNC cutting tables, air compressors, forklifts, and building systems.
• Perform general facility upkeep, routine inspections, building repairs, and hands-on maintenance work such as mechanical repairs, fabrication, welding, electrical wiring modifications, and equipment alignment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues using drawings, schematics, test equipment, and manufacturer documentation to minimize downtime.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules, procedures, and a CMMS to track maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Recommend, order, and manage machine-related MRO parts, tools, and supplies, including parts lists and stocking levels.
• Lead maintenance-related projects, equipment installations, and facility improvements.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors performing maintenance or repair work.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and warehouse teams and support operations as needed.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure the cleanliness and organization of maintenance tools and work areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience performing facility maintenance, mechanical repairs, electrical work, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and manufacturer documentation.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance tracking or CMMS systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Basic computer skills (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar).
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Welding experience preferred (MIG required; TIG a plus).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, climb, crawl, and access equipment.

Additional Information

• Reports To: Senior Director of Engineering and Facilities
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm

Carl's Place is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to EEO guidelines to provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings