Maintenance Lead Technician

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. For more information, visit us at .

Maintenance Leadership

• 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.

Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and facility equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls‑related problems.
• Troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, pumps, valves, cylinders, sensors, switches, and other industrial components.
• Troubleshoot 120 VAC and other industrial control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLC‑controlled equipment, sensors, relays, contractors, safety circuits, and industrial controls.
• 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.

Vinyl Window Manufacturing Equipment

Maintain and troubleshoot equipment used in the manufacture of vinyl windows, including but not limited to:

• Vinyl extrusion and processing equipment
• Window welding machines
• Corner cleaners
• Sawing and cutting equipment
• Routing equipment
• Drilling and machining equipment
• Assembly equipment
• Glass handling and glazing equipment
• Conveyors and material handling systems
• Compressors and pneumatic systems
• Dust collection and exhaust systems
• HVAC and facility equipment
• Pumps, motors, gearboxes, and drive systems
• Safety guarding and interlock systems
• Automated production equipment and controls

Preventative Maintenance

• 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.

Safety

• Follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Ensure maintenance work is performed using proper Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot machine…