Production Associate 2
- Pay
- $18 – $24 per hour
- Location
- North Brunswick, NJ · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Welding equipment operation
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to measure lengths accurately to 1/32"
- Arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to read schedules, workflow reports, and written instructions
- Ability to use computerized equipment
- Ability to recognize parts by shape and color
- Ability to stand for an entire shift
Also useful
- 1-3 years of manufacturing experience
- Welding certification
Job Details
Base pay starts at $17.75 - $24.00 per hour
1st Shift: 7AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday
The Production Associate 2 (Welder) is responsible for operating welding equipment. Successful candidates enjoy working in a fast-paced, physically demanding, and repetitive work environment, which includes heavy lifting or working with your hands.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The Production Associate(Welder) is responsible for operating welding equipment. Successful candidates enjoy working in a fast-paced, physically demanding, and repetitive work environment, which includes heavy lifting or working with your hands.
- Operation of various hand tools to manually construct window units.
- Set up welding equipment and select appropriate materials based on specifications.
- Ensure high-quality welds to meet production standards.
- Operate welding machines to fabricate and assemble window frames using various welding techniques.
- Ensure accurate measurements and alignment during the welding process.
- Ensures overall quality of work produced by performing quality inspections /audits and engaging in problem solving activities to resolve issues of concern.
- Inspect finished products for quality and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures and regulations (5S / PPE / LOTO).
- Collaborate with team members to optimize production processes and efficiency.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and stand for duration of entire shift.
- Must cross-train and rotate on various workstations within line/complex.
- Ability to measure lengths accurately to 1/32"
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Able to convert fractions to decimals.
- Ability to read and understand schedule's workflow report, and written instructions.
- Capable of using computerized equipment
- Ability to move production carts.
- Be able to recognize part by shape and color.
- 1 - 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We offer competitive opportunity for growth within the company. If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you 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.
About the Company
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.
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 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
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.
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From Cornerstone Building Brands's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 26, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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