Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Technician I (Job Code ENM001) -- Ennis, TX

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

Who We Are

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.


As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.


Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and reconditioning machinery and facility equipment. This role works from diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer specifications to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.

Responsibilities include performing advanced maintenance and repairs across the facility, including building systems, grounds, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and production equipment. The technician independently identifies issues, implements solutions, and ensures equipment and facility systems operate safely and efficiently.

This position requires the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and reliability.

What To Expect

• Performs self-directed reactive and planned maintenance which includes but is not limited to: observing devices in operation to locate the root cause of the problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examining parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of the device to observe performance; and tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; reconditions and repairs machine tools.
• Performs simple welding tasks and orders supplies and repair items, as necessary.
• Analyzes and troubleshoot machine failures. Acts as a proactive project champion and works closely with planner/scheduler. Lays out, wire, builds, and troubleshoots electrical panels and/or other machinery to NFPA/NEC standards.
• Maintains the grounds and building exterior, by performing any one or up to two of the following technical disciplines; routine electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and HVAC repairs.
• Provides assistance to lower-level technicians and leadership to small teams. Performs more advanced functions as a part of training and development.
• May be required to set up and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to a lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Troubleshooting 480 components including drives and PLC software. BMC and Allen Bradley's Knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of Omron, Barber Colemen controllers. ABB, Reliance, and Yaskawa drices.
• A/C and D/C drive repairs and installation is required. (Conversions)

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read blueprints
• Must be able to use measuring instruments and perform basic failure analysis
• Possess an understanding of electronic components to troubleshoot and repair
• Must be able to use hand and power tools
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• 5 years working as an industrial electrician/maintenance or working in an extrusion manufacturing environment preferred.

Work Environment

The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing).

Benefits of Working with Associated Materials

• Competitive Wage
• Opportunity for growth
• Long standing business model in a changing market
• Premier company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• Discount programs

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information


The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.

$28.00 - $35.00/hour based on experience

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