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Maintenance Technician

Rise Building Products
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2026

Job Summary

“This Job Matters”

What’s the job?

Summary

The maintenance technician, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient production. This role minimizes downtime, supports continuous improvement, and assists with other plant operations as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

  • Make safety the top priority in all maintenance activities by following OSHA guidelines, company safety policies, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
  • Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on production equipment according to schedule.
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues using schematics and technical manuals.
  • Repair or replace faulty parts, motors, sensors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, and other equipment components.
  • Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns and production calls to minimize downtime.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.
  • Assist in equipment installations, upgrades, and relocations.
  • Operate industrial equipment such as scissor lifts, material handling equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
  • Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and other departments to support plant operations.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend maintenance process improvements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

“Your Skills Matter”

What do you bring?

  • 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety regulations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively relay issues, updates, and solutions across teams.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Experience with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Basic computer skills (e.g., CMMS systems, email, documentation).
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in various physical environments.
  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation systems.
  • Welding and light fabrication experience is a plus.

Physical Working Conditions

  • : Work is conducted in a manufacturing setting with exposure to various production equipment and materials.
  • : Standing for the majority of the workday, approximately 90% of the time.
  • : Role involves some physical labor, including lifting, kneeling, bending, crawling, and other movements. Lifting up to 50 pounds on a daily basis
  • : Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis as part of daily tasks.
  • Use of PPE, including safety goggles, gloves, and respirators, when required, to ensure personal safety during painting and equipment maintenance processes.

Our Benefits

“You Matter to Us”

What are our perks?

  • We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to Proven demonstration of leadership behaviors
  • Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Exhibits complex problem-solving skills with the ability to consider impact to all aspects of the business
  • Ability to multi-task with a high attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the pay rate for this position which is $32.00-$34.00per hour. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonuspayments/an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 0-7%of hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Additional Pay Incentives for This Role Include:

  • Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate * 1.5)

“What We Do Matters”

Why work for us?

For CertainTeed positions:

RISE Building Products is a new and innovative company that has developed technically advanced and affordable synthetic fiber siding and building products out of 94% recycled materials that meet the demands of the building industry and homeowners.

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $34

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