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 cornerstonebuildingbrands.com . JOB DETAILS Base Pay: $22.50 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour shift differential Night Shift: 7 pm-7 am on a 2-2-3 Schedule Benefits Start Day 1 On Demand Pay (Access to Your Pay When You Need It) Weekly Pay DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Extrusion Associate 3 (EA3) is a training position through which Associates may advance to the Extrusion Associate 4 (EA4) position. Through this training position, associates 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. Associates must be in the EA3 position for a minimum of 6 months and be able to pass proficiency tests to be eligible for promotion to the EA4 position. Associates that are unable to pass the proficiency tests for the EA 4 position within a 12 month period will be demoted back to the position held prior to becoming an EA3. Associate must learn to verify operational status of all equipment on assigned line according to start-up check list Maintain extruder and all peripheral line equipment settings (embosser, sterlco, dies, MRF, etc.) to produce outputs that are consistent with product specifications Perform Quality Assurance responsibilities that include conducting a variety of tests on finished product to determine product quality within an established range of performance Notify Supervisory personnel of deviations for prompt and accurate correction(s) Communicate with Maintenance Department and Manufacturing Shift Supervisor about machine malfunctions Learn to Assist Extrusion Associate 4 with troubleshooting operational problems and adjust equipment to maintain consistency on the extrusion lines; inform QA Technician and Manufacturing Shift Supervisor(s) of problems or inefficiencies that cannot be corrected Learn to Assist with extruder machine output changeovers (e.g., embossing drums, die sets) during the shift 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 housekeeping duties as needed such as clean up of water spills, knock-out build up in MRF cutter, and knock-out bins; maintain cleanliness of extrusion line and surrounding work area Monitor Extrusion Associate 1s and 2s (Inspector/Packer) to ensure consistency and quality of product packed and application of proper packing techniques Relieve line EA1s and EA2s for breaks Develop communication skills so knowledge can be shared with previous and following shifts’ Extrusion Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress Complete accurately and legibly all extrusion and quality assurance related paperwork (e.g. operational reports) Refer to Production Schedule for color of product, product number and quantity to be produced Locate Quality Assurance Specification from Lab to adhere to specifications for appropriate product Perform all quality assurance checks according to schedule on Operational Report Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked Observe health and safety practices at all times Accurately performs pre-start checks, including verifying all equipment is ready for start-up Perform other related duties and assignments as required Maintain supplies at workstation Communicate with Material Handler(s) to move full warehouse racks Aid with training of new personnel in extrusion and quality assurance areas. Assist with training of temporaries and new hires in Extrusion Associate 1, 2, and 3 positions Floats to relieve Extrusion Associate 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s for breaks Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum, if required Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functions Assist with production equipment maintenance
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees