Maintenance Technician 1 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands • Detroit Lakes, MN

9h • $26 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a dependable, motivated, and team-oriented Maintenance Technician to maintain a variety of plant machines, equipment, and forklifts. The role is part of the company’s Fortify Building Solutions business, which serves the pre-engineered metal buildings, metal roof and wall systems, and steel building components industry. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, mechanical aptitude, and a team-first mindset; takes initiative and ownership of their work; and communicates respectfully. Team members are expected to work hard, learn, support one another, and take pride and responsibility in their work. Training and development time are provided.

The position is based at 1435 Egret Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. The first-shift schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with hours that may vary depending on operations and flexibility to work later in the afternoon. Some travel may be required. Base pay is $26.00–$31.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; secondary education is preferred.
• Reliable transportation, attendance, and punctuality.
• Familiarity with managing inventory and assets without a formal computer system.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of mechanically powered drive systems.
• Ability to read schematics and learn through computers, manuals, and telephone technical support.
• Project-planning ability.
• Some welding knowledge and ability.
• Ability to work on your feet for 80% of the day.
• Ability to regularly lift 40–50 pounds.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team accomplishments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. with flexibility to work later in the afternoon.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary education.
• Some knowledge of electrical and PLC systems.
• Some welding knowledge and ability.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and/or perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain asset lists and maintenance records.
• Schedule and/or perform routine maintenance on a variety of forklifts.
• Maintain an inventory of repair parts, tools, industrial lubricants, and supplies.
• Keep maintenance managers at other locations informed of critical breakdowns by email and report work-order completions.
• Apply safety knowledge and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns with operators.
• Communicate plans with operators, management, and others.
• Plan large maintenance projects and coordinate schedules with required outside support.
• Maintain good working relationships with vendors and technical support programs.
• Assist with or take initiative on plant construction projects.
• Use intermediate welding knowledge and ability.
• Learn and operate machinery when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one for full-time team members.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD) and short-term disability (STD).
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED