Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 49,593 - 63,645; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Tech III in North Brunswick Township, NJ. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing extrusion equipment to ensure optimal production performance.

This position offers a pay range of $36.00 to $46.20 per hour plus benefits starting from day one. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in extrusion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on extrusion lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Document maintenance work and communicate shift status.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLC troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Precision tools

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Tech III

Pay Range: $36.00 to 46.20 per hour plus $1.00 Shift Differential

3rd Shift: 11:30pm to 7:30am Mon - Fri

Position Summary

The Extrusion Maintenance Technician Level II is responsible for performing intermediate-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of extrusion equipment and supporting systems. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, minimizes downtime, and supports production goals through proactive and corrective maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on extrusion lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Replace and align components such as screws, barrels, gearboxes, heaters, motors, and sensors.
• Assist with die changes, calibrations, and setup support.

Troubleshooting

• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recurring issues.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Perform basic PLC diagnostics including input/output checks.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to increase uptime and efficiency.
• Support 5S and TPM initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures including LOTO.
• Ensure repairs meet OSHA and company standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Documentation

• Document maintenance work and downtime in CMMS.
• Communicate shift status to team members.

Support & Collaboration

• Work with production, supervisors, and engineering.
• Provide support during startups and shutdowns.
• Train Level I technicians on basic maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in extrusion.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to use diagnostic and precision tools.

Preferred Experience

• Extrusion equipment including screws, dies, and downstream equipment.
• Heating/cooling systems and tooling maintenance.

Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and time management.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, and climb.
• Work in heat, noise, and industrial conditions.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant setting.
• May require overtime and shift work.

Level II Differentiation

• Independently troubleshoot most issues.
• Handle moderately complex repairs without supervision.
• Mentor junior technicians.
• Participate in improvement initiatives.

Location

1 Silverline Dr., North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902

Benefits

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. Full‑time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. The company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities is available upon request. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281‑897‑7788 or [e-mail].

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

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.