Machine Operator Night Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low‑rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America.

Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at .

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay: $25.25 per hour plus $1 per hour shift differential for night shift

Shift: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 Schedule

Benefits Starting Day 1

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

The Machine Operator is a training position through which Associates may advance to a machine operator. They will learn to operate extrusion lines and produce vinyl siding products and accessories: ensuring that extruder outputs are consistent with product specifications and that quality assurance standards are maintained by inspecting finished product for consistency.

• Visually inspect extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications
• Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products’ functional features (including, but not limited to, nail slot depth, weepholes, butt end channel locks, etc.)
• Notify appropriate personnel (Extrusion Associate 3s and 4s, Manufacturing Shift Supervisor) of product defects
• Assemble cartons for packaging
• Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures
• Square, glue, seal and label (if necessary) the packed cartons
• Transfer carton to finished product skid
• Identify product that is jammed up in production line and assist as necessary
• Identify that line is going down and assist as necessary
• Assist with color and product fixture changes
• Perform line shut down tasks
• Communicate with previous and following shifts’ Extrusion Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed such as cleaning up of knock‑out build up in MRF cutter
• Complete accurately and legibly all line packaging‑related paperwork
• Notify Extrusion Associate 3 or 4 (Operators) of colored light alarm from Ink Jet Printer
• Verify operational status of all equipment on assigned line according to start‑up check list
• Maintain extruder and all peripheral line equipment settings (i.e., embosser, dies, MRF, Puller, Punches, weepholes, etc.) to produce outputs that are consistent with product specifications
• Perform product, emboss roll, color die and water fixture changes
• Assist in maintenance of equipment
• Communicate with Maintenance Department and Production Supervisor about machine malfunctions
• Assist with troubleshooting operational problems and adjust equipment to maintain consistency on the extrusion lines; inform QA Technician and Production Supervisor(s) of problems or inefficiencies that cannot be corrected
• Assist with extruder machine output changeovers
• Engage in and promote teamwork within work group to ensure efficient product flow and support
• Learn to conduct a variety of line/panel checks to determine product consistency, including panel thickness, width, length, radius, hook, nail hems, perforation, and weep holes
• Perform required quality, product, equipment, and gauge checks to ensure product specification are maintained
• Learn to manage extrusion line performance through understanding of ratio of good pounds to salvage in order to make timely decisions regarding line status.
• Maintain standard run conditions, notifying help when deviations may be required
• Accurately performs pre‑start checks of all equipment, gauges etc.
• Monitor Extrusion Associate 1s and 2s (Inspector/Packer) to ensure consistency and quality of product packed
• Complete…