Extruder Operator I - Night Shift-Jackson, MI

About the role

Looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with competitive pay and room to grow? Join our production team as an Extruder Operator I, where you'll play a key role in producing high-quality PVC products in a safe, fast-paced environment. You'll receive on-the-job training, work a consistent 12-hour rotating schedule, and collaborate with a supportive team dedicated to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Under the supervision of the Production Shift Leader, you will support safe operation of PVC extrusion lines and produce quality products within established specifications.

CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the automated vinyl and accessory extruders, tooling, and downstream equipment.
• Assist with line start-up, shutdown, and color changes under supervision.
• Verify correct materials are used in production.
• Perform basic quality checks (color, gloss, dimensions, product specs, visual inspection, etc.).
• Monitor line operations and report abnormalities or issues.
• Enter production data into MES (Factory+) system.
• Perform basic lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures on equipment.
• Submit work orders and maintenance requests as needed.
• Make basic equipment and tooling adjustments to maintain quality standards and support tooling cleaning, assembly, and line adjustments.
• Complete shift reporting for metrics such as scrap rates and performance.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members, including packers, operators, and leadership.
• Pack panels and accessories according to quality standards.
• Provide relief for packers during breaks.
• Support team members with line issues and general production needs.
• Ensure safety, quality, housekeeping, 5S, and KOI performance for assigned production line.
• Follow all safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years manufacturing experience in machine operation (lathe/mill/etc.), preferably extrusion machine or similar manufacturing processes.
• Preferred experience with quality assurance including inspecting, gauging, measuring.
• Must be able to work 12‑hour night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule which includes some weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality