Maintenance Technician (Machinist)
Cornerstone · Rocky Mount, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Cornerstone (industrial) in Rocky Mount, VA. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- SPC, PLC, Machining, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 39 other live reliability postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 48%
- Team leadership 43%
- Root cause 25%
- ✓ PLC 23%
- SAP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Cornerstone
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Cornerstone in Rocky Mount
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor - (WO Pillar Lead - 3rd Shift) · Production · Supervisor
Full description from CornerstoneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
will include but not be limited
to supporting manufacturing operations, adjusting and repairing equipment as needed, tracking usage of and
ordering replacement parts.
Responsibilities
- ◆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
- ◆Advanced understanding of electrical principles such as voltage, current and resistance
- ◆Diagnose and repair electrical control circuits, field devices, sensors, photo eyes, etc.
- ◆Advanced 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 Level I and II technicians in more complex tasks and skills
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- ✓Associates degree in related field, or equivalent related experience
- ✓3-7 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 and II 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
Additional Information
Address: 433 N. Main St. Rocky Mount Virginia 24151
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. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- ✓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
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
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