Extrusion Technician 1st shift

Extrusion Technician

JOB DETAILS:

• Pay rate $23 per hour
• 1st Shift: 7am-3:30pm Monday through Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment, actively enforcing safety policies, PPE requirements, and 5S standards; identify and escalate abnormal conditions or risks
• Execute and lead extrusion line changeovers in accordance with production schedules, priorities, standard work, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Perform die and calibrator cleaning, inspection, and preparation, ensuring readiness for startups and consistent product quality
• Support extrusion line startups, monitoring equipment performance and adjusting to achieve stable, efficient operation
• Assist operators with production troubleshooting, process support, and equipment-related issues
• Communicate effectively during shift handoffs and WIT (Winning Impact Team) meetings, providing clear updates on equipment status, changeovers, and production priorities
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure work areas are prepared for the incoming shift
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and improved changeover efficiency
• Support training and mentoring of less-experienced technicians or operators as needed

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience required; extrusion experience strongly preferred
• Experience: working with production equipment, changeovers, and standard work environments
• Vinyl (PVC) and plastics extrusion experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and support complex equipment
• Working knowledge of LOTO, safety procedures, and 5S in manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow and improve Standard Work and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across shifts and departments
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods of time
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Site Location: 1 Silverline Dr. North Brunswick Townsship, NJ 08902

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.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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.