Industrial Maintenance Technician III 1st Shift
Cornerstone · Dallas, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 27 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Cornerstone (industrial) in Dallas, TX.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- SPC, PLC, Machining, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1861 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 167 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- ✓ Welding 29%
- Root cause 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, Machining, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Cornerstone in Dallas
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Responsibilities
Maintenance Technician III is an Electro-Mechanical position and
responsibilities
will include but not be limited to supporting manufacturing operations, adjusting and repairing equipment as needed, tracking usage of and ordering replacement parts.
- ◆Diagnose and repair complex electro-mechanical problems with manufacturing equipment
- ◆Perform detailed setup on equipment including recipe changes and control adjustments
- ◆Repair and keep mechanical machine components in top operating condition
- ◆Perform simple to complex mechanical Preventative Maintenance Tasks following instructions
- ◆Intermediate understanding of electrical principles such as voltage, current and resistance
- ◆Diagnose and repair electrical control circuits, field devices, sensors, photo eyes, etc.
- ◆Intermediate understanding of electrical safety and motor control circuits and programmable drives
- ◆Troubleshoot the inputs and outputs on PLC and repair issues
- ◆Complete projects to add electrical circuits and controls, new equipment and relocate machines
- ◆Maintain and repair pneumatic systems including repairs of cylinders and other components
- ◆Perform simple to complex mechanical Preventative Maintenance Tasks following instructions
- ◆Enter all work completed in computer-based maintenance program
- ◆Monitor and report spare parts usage including completing parts order forms
- ◆Adjust equipment based on Statistical Process Control data and team with QA
- ◆Train new and Level 1 mechanics in more complex tasks and skills
Qualifications
- ✓Associates degree in related field is desired
- ✓Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Knowledge of and experience with Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures
- ✓Able to strictly adhere to safety policies/procedures and be committed to customer quality
- ✓Must be available for regular standby assignments; work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required
- ✓Proficient in Word and Excel
- ✓Must be willing to attend training sessions as needed, including out of state locations
- ✓Ability to assist in Training Level I Technicians
- ✓Intermediate knowledge of fabrication (ex. welding, basic machining)
- ✓Possess strong work ethic and knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting
- ✓Able to read printed materials, blueprints, schematics, and computer graphics
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- ✓Ability to work independently and within a team, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships employees, vendors, contractors, and suppliers
- ✓Ability to show attention to detail in a very fast paced environment
- ✓Flexible and willing to work overtime as required
Additional Information
Location: 9001 Ambassador Row Dallas, TX 75247
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.
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.
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.
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1st Shift: (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM). Monday-Fri every other Saturday
