Extrusion Technician 1st shift

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?
• *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?
• *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 your information will be kept confidential

Benefits

Additional Information

Extrusion Technician JOB DETAILS: Pay rate $23 per hour 1st Shift: 7am-3:30pm Monday through Friday

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