Extrusion Technician 1st shift

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

• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment, actively enforcing safety policies, PPE requirements, and 5S standards; identify and escalation 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 a 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.

• 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 Township, NJ 08902.

Full‑time team members receive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.