Internship Extruder Machine Operator Jobs in Virginia

Company Description

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 http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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
• Discard unacceptable panels in Scrap Rack
• 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.
• Perform housekeeping duties per 5 S standards
• Monitor Extrusion Associate 1s and 2s (Inspector/Packer) to ensure consistency and quality of product packed
• Complete accurately and legibly all extrusion, quality assurance and safety related paperwork
• 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  
• 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
• Refer to Production Schedule for color of product, product number and quantity to be produced 

Qualifications

Experience: Must be able to perform the functions of a Production Associate 1 and 2 (Packer and Packer Trainer)

Knowledge:  Must be able to read, write and have working knowledge of machine mechanics.  Must have good mechanical and mathematical aptitude.

Mental/Physical/Visual Demands:  Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent attendance.  Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player.  Must have good communication skills and the ability to interact with people.  Must be detail oriented with ability to operate, read, and interpret test equipment/findings.  Must have ability to learn to operate a computer and ten key.  Needs ability to use and read calipers and micrometers to within one thousandth of an inch.  Must be able to work quickly with product and be able to lift 86 pounds maximum, be able to lift with assistance 87 to 100 pounds, keep colors separate, and record weights accurately.  Must have excellent manual dexterity.

Working Conditions:  Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking.  Extreme weather conditions and conflicts over acceptable product quality possible.

Equipment/Tools Used:  Hearing protection, safety glasses, tape measure, sawing glove, hack saw, packing gloves, toolbox and contents, micrometers, calipers, and other PPE needed per SWI.

Safety:  Safe work performance is required from each employee at all times.  Additionally, the proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each employee’s performance appraisal.

Consequences of Error:  When this job is not performed adequately, it may cause customer complaints, loss of customer(s) and, therefore loss of company profits.

Additional Information

Site Address: 185 Johnson Dr, Stuarts Draft, VA. 24477

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, 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.

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. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. 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 HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.