Extrusion Operator 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line, Industrial Maintenance
Base pay starts at $20 per hour
1st Shift: 7AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder limited supervision, the Extruder Operator will be expected to tend to and operate extrusion machines in a work cell to produce required parts as determined by customer requirements and the production schedule. Clearly understands and has demonstrated strong capability with set-ups, start-ups, running and tearing down any profile tooling in a safe and productive manner. Troubleshoot extrusion issues within a work cell.
- tend to and operate extrusion machines in a work cell to produce required parts as determined by customer requirements and the production schedule
- Analyze production data and make necessary adjustments to operation of machines within the work cell
- Move materials in and out of the line as needed; including packaging materials, raw materials, and finished product
- Complete necessary documentation; process checks, quality checks, production reporting, etc.
- Create labels and wrap loads per standard work. Fill in for lead in signing off loads
- Evaluate part conformance against documented product requirements and stack profiles on load
- Set-up and start-up any profile for all machines in a work cell
- Trouble-shoot advanced problems against a defined process and refer complex problems to appropriate support functions; ie - Technicians and Engineering
- Train new Extruder Operators
- Identify and communicate appropriately when electrical/mechanical/technical support is needed
- Participate and sustain 5S activities
- Work in a safe manner and follow safety policies. Make sure co-workers are working safely and following safety policies
- Participate in & lead kaizen events and sustain improvements made from those events
- Lead work cell when needed
- Perform maintenance tasks as necessary
- Attend and participate in appropriate training and development programs.
- Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Basic computer skills - keyboarding, Windows
- Master all skills and knowledge while working as an Extruder Operator
- Developing strong process and equipment troubleshooting capabilities
- Equipment maintenance experience
- Developing leadership skills
- Ability to articulate problems and solutions verbally
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and process procedures
- Ability and skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment
1 Silverline Dr. North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
WHY WORK FOR CORNERSTONE BUILDING BRANDS?- medical, dental and vision benefits
- PTO
- paid holidays
- FSA
- life insurance
- LTD
- STD
- 401k
- EAP
- discount programs
- tuition reimbursement
- training
- professional development
* 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?- medical, dental and vision benefits
- PTO
- paid holidays
- FSA
- life insurance
- LTD
- STD
- 401k
- EAP
- discount programs
- tuition reimbursement
- training
- 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.
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