3rd Shift Extrusion Technician — $23-28/hr + $1 Diff

Cornerstone Building Brands; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day 1

PTO

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking an Extrusion Technician for the 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM) at the North Brunswick, NJ site. The role focuses on line changeovers, die and calibrator cleaning, and equipment startups to support safe, stable production.

Qualifications include a high school diploma/GED and manufacturing experience; hands‑on tool use and strong safety focus are valued. Compensation includes $23–$28 per hour plus a $1 shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; extrusion, machine setup, or line changeover experience is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with tools and equipment is valued.
• Ability to follow written or demonstrated equipment setup and cleaning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check the work area for safety and 5S compliance; report concerns or abnormal conditions to the Extrusion Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Participate in Winning Impact Meetings (WIT) prepared to share equipment status, changeover progress, and production priorities.
• Complete extrusion line changeovers according to production schedules, standard work, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Clean calibrators according to established standard work to prepare equipment for production.
• Clean dies according to established standard work to prepare equipment for production.
• Use appropriate tools and follow setup, disassembly, and reassembly procedures during changeovers and extrusion support activities.
• Assist with extrusion line startups to support safe, stable production.
• Support operators with daily production needs and communicate equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and leave tools and equipment ready for the oncoming shift.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Written procedures

Education

High school diploma / GED

Manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Power tools

LOTO knowledge

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking an Extrusion Technician for the 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM) at the North Brunswick, NJ site. The role focuses on line changeovers, die and calibrator cleaning, and equipment startups to support safe, stable production.

Qualifications include a high school diploma/GED and manufacturing experience; hands‑on tool use and strong safety focus are valued. Compensation includes $23–$28 per hour plus a $1 shift differential.