Lead Maintenance Technician – Industrial Machinery & PM

Cornerstonebuildingbrandscareers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands Careers is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to coordinate daily activities of the maintenance team and prioritize work to support production efficiency. You will guide technicians, troubleshoot a wide range of machinery, and ensure a safety-focused environment on site in Phoenix.

The role covers vinyl window manufacturing equipment, preventative maintenance program leadership, and collaboration with production and management to minimize downtime and improve

Qualifications

• Lead by example in safety, attendance, work quality and professionalism.
• Take ownership of maintenance problems rather than just identifying them.
• Develop less-experienced maintenance technicians through hands-on training.
• Maintain clear communication with Production and Management.
• Make sound decisions during equipment breakdowns and production emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of maintenance technicians.
• Prioritize maintenance work based on production requirements, safety, equipment condition, and downtime.
• Assign work orders and maintenance tasks to technicians based on skill level and priority.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to maintenance personnel.
• Monitor completion of preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
• Communicate equipment issues, downtime, and maintenance priorities to management and production supervision.
• Assist with training and development of maintenance technicians.
• Maintain a professional, safety-focused maintenance team environment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and facility equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related problems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Perform equipment repairs and adjustments to restore production safely and efficiently.
• Work with outside contractors, equipment manufacturers, and service technicians when specialized assistance is required.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment used in vinyl window manufacturing (extrusion, welding, routing, etc.).
• Implement and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Complete scheduled PM inspections and repairs.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend permanent corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment histories.
• Monitor critical spare parts and recommend inventory levels.
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, unsafe conditions, and potential failures.
• Recommend equipment improvements that increase reliability, safety, quality, or production efficiency.
• Follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Ensure maintenance work is performed using proper Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot machine safety devices, guards, interlocks, emergency stops, and safety circuits.
• Participate in machine safety inspections and corrective actions.
• Identify and report unsafe equipment or working conditions.
• Ensure maintenance personnel use appropriate PPE and safe work practices.
• Support electrical safety practices, including appropriate procedures for work involving energized electrical equipment.
• Respond promptly to production equipment breakdowns.
• Work with Production Supervisors and Leads to minimize downtime.
• Determine whether equipment should be repaired, adjusted, or removed from service.
• Assist Production with equipment setup, changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to reduce recurring downtime and improve machine reliability.
• Track major downtime events and assist in determining root causes.
• Support continuous improvement projects involving equipment, automation, tooling, and processes.
• Accurately document repairs, parts used, downtime, and corrective actions.
• Maintain work orders and preventative maintenance records.
• Communicate equipment status and outstanding issues during shift handoffs.
• Maintain a list of critical equipment problems and follow-up actions.
• Recommend replacement parts, tooling, equipment upgrades, and capital improvements.
• Assist management with maintenance-related purchasing and project planning.
• Lead by example in safety, attendance, work quality, and professionalism.
• Take ownership of maintenance problems rather than simply identifying them.
• Develop less-experienced maintenance technicians through hands-on training.
• Maintain clear communication with Production and Management.
• Make sound decisions during equipment breakdowns and production emergencies.
• Know when an issue can be safely repaired internally and when outside assistance is required.
• Keep the maintenance department organized, prepared, and responsive.
• Promote a preventive rather than reactive maintenance culture.

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands Careers is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to coordinate daily activities of the maintenance team and prioritize work to support production efficiency. You will guide technicians, troubleshoot a wide range of machinery, and ensure a safety-focused environment on site in Phoenix.

The role covers vinyl window manufacturing equipment, preventative maintenance program leadership, and collaboration with production and management to minimize downtime and improve