Tech is Innovative—
In the center of Wisconsin’s manufacturing landscape, Maysteel Industries and Moraine Park Technical College are investing in innovation and shaping the future of manufacturing talent.
Maysteel, a custom sheet metal fabricator with an almost 90-year legacy, operates six facilities across North America and plays a vital role in powering today’s world. The company serves markets like data centers, renewable energy and essential infrastructure—sectors that support AI, clean energy and the national grid.
By scaling production quickly, adapting to evolving demands and investing in its people, Maysteel stands out as a leader in the industry.
“We give team members opportunities to grow here at Maysteel,” Kevin Matkin, chief executive officer at Maysteel, said. “There’s growth potential across our markets and for our team members, and Moraine Park is a big part of helping us make that possible.”
Training that Transforms
Maysteel’s partnership with Moraine Park dates back decades. Today, the company relies on the College to help train and upskill its workforce in welding, CNC tool and die, leadership, blueprint reading, maintenance apprenticeships and more. The partnership is more than transactional—it’s transformational.
“Maysteel has hired many MPTC graduates,” Todd Kaull, chief operating officer at Maysteel, said. “They come to us not only with strong technical skills, but also with a genuine desire to work in manufacturing. Skilled manufacturing talent is the heartbeat of growing our business, and Moraine Park helps supply that. One of our employees, Charlie, started as a welder and is now our second shift supervisor. He’s just one of many who’ve grown with us because of the foundation they got from MPTC.”
In addition to its core programs, Moraine Park’s Economic and Workforce Development team works directly with Maysteel to develop customized training tailored to the company’s evolving needs.
Investing in Innovation
Maysteel played a hands-on role in the planning and design of Moraine Park’s West Bend Advanced Manufacturing Center, investing in its development and offering critical feedback on the space. This collaboration led to the integration of fiber laser welding, a game-changing technology Maysteel uses, champions and helped bring to life through the donation of a fiber laser and cell.
“The new space showcases that manufacturing isn’t dirty or outdated,” Kaull said. “It’s clean. It’s modern. It’s cool. And that helps attract young talent who want to be proud of what they do.”
The center is not only a resource for Maysteel—it’s a regional asset, connecting students with high-demand careers.
“To stay competitive and innovative, we need talented, high-energy, dedicated employees,” Matkin said. “That’s what Moraine Park gives us. And with this partnership, I believe we’ll be here for another 90 years and beyond.”
The future of manufacturing is hands-on, high-tech and happening right here. Through cutting-edge training and a shared commitment to excellence, Moraine Park and Maysteel are preparing students to lead Wisconsin’s workforce into the future.