Maintenance Technician 1 1st Shift

industrial maintenance jobs; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a Maintenance Technician for our Detroit Lakes plant, on the first shift (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM with potential overtime). This role maintains a variety of machines, equipment and forklifts, building a strong, safety‑minded team focused on reliability and uptime.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED, basic electrical/PLC knowledge, welding ability, and inventory management experience.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED; secondary education preferred.
• Proactive maintenance mindset with ability to follow safety protocols.
• Willingness to work 6:00am – 2:00pm with flexibility for overtime or later hours.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and/or perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Keep a list of assets and maintenance records.
• Maintain inventory of repair parts, tools, and lubricants.
• Communicate maintenance status with managers and operators.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns with operators.
• Some travel may be required.
• Project planning for large maintenance projects and coordination with outside support.
• Build good relationships with vendors and support programs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Reading schematics

PLC knowledge

Inventory management

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & R (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Base pay rate is $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

1st Shift Hours: 6:00AM - 2:00PM, hours may vary depending on operations

We are seeking a dependable, motivated, and team-oriented Maintenance Technician to work in our plant. This position is responsible for maintaining a variety of different machines, equipment & forklifts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, positive attitude, mechanical aptitude, and a team first mindset, take initiative and own their work, while communicating with respect.

We believe in building a strong team environment where employees support one another, take pride in and responsibility for their work. Successful team members are motivated to work hard and learn, be respectful with a team focus. Productivity expectations are part of the job and we give people the time to train, learn and develop skills to be successful.

Essential responsibilities:

• Schedule and/or perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Keep a list of assets and maintenance records.
• Schedule and/or performing routine maintenance on a variety of forklifts.
• Keep and maintain an inventory of repair parts, tools, and industrial lubricants and supplies.
• Email and keep maintenance managers at other locations informed of critical breakdowns report workorder completions.
• Safety knowledge and lock out tag out procedures.
• Trouble shooting of equipment breakdowns with operators.
• Some travel maybe required.
• Communicate with operators, management, and others on plans.
• Project planning for large maintenance projects and schedule with needed outside support.
• Keep a good working relationship with Vendors and Technical Support Programs.
• Aid in or take initiative with construction projects in the plant.
• Intermediate welding knowledge & ability.
• Willingness to learn and operate machinery when needed.

• Must have High School Diploma or GED; secondary education preferred.
• Reliable transportation, attendance, andpunctuality.
• Familiar with managing inventory & assets without a formal computer system.
• Some knowledge of electrical and PLC systems is helpful.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of mechanically powered drive systems.
• Capable of reading schematics with the ability to learn through computer and manuals with over the phone technical support.
• Project planning ability.
• Some welding knowledge and ability helpful.
• Ability to work on your feet for 80% of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 40 - 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to work independently but contribute to team accomplishments.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to work 6:00am – 2:00pm with flexibility to work later in the afternoon.

Site Address:1435 Egret Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.