Cornerstone Building Brands
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Maintenance Technician 1 1st Shift

Pay
31.00
Location
Detroit Lakes, MN
Listed
4 days ago

About the role

Base pay rate is $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

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

This position sits within our Fortify Building Solutions business, which serves the pre-engineered metal buildings, metal roof and wall systems, and steel building components industry.

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

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Must have High School Diploma or GED; secondary education preferred
  • Reliable transportation, attendance, and punctuality
  • 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

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.

About the Company

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 & Remodel (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.

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

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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 your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Read the original posting

From Cornerstone Building Brands's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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