Job Name:
Extrusion Technician - Tooling Commercialization

General information

Location: , MN
Date:
05-Nov-2025
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Bayport, MN
Ref #:
9766
Job Category:
Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. 

In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY:

Our Extrusion Tooling Commercialization team is looking for a technician that will participate in the development of new extrusion tooling and processes for newly designed or modified Fibrex® wood plastic composite and vinyl profiles. This will include using demonstrated problem solving techniques, process adjustments, and tooling modifications as necessary to meet customer requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform cross functional work on multiple concurrent tooling commercialization projects in cooperation with engineering, quality, and operations.
  • Participate in engineering discussions to ensure all design intent, inspection criteria, and specifications are understood and met.
  • Work directly with the Supervisor/Lead, Engineering, Technicians and Maintenance to communicate problems and to resolve complex issues.
  • Perform production qualification and test material runs including part collection, measurement, and capability assessments.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of process and tooling changes, notes, and samples throughout tooling development and qualification runs.
  • Assist in training and troubleshooting for profile specific processes to ensure successful handoff to production operations.
  • Learn and perform machining and welding tasks required to tune and maintain extrusion tooling.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Able to assess a situation and determine if polymer flow or profile issue is machine, process, or tooling related and take corrective actions.
  • Strong aptitude in problem solving and process improvement.
  • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and process procedures
  • Ability and skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
  • Effective use of Microsoft Office
  • Schedule flexibility required with regular travel between regional MN sites and occasional travel out of state as required by project activity.
  • Must work in safe manner and follow all policies and best practices in 5S

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in profile extrusion process and/or tooling
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and profile measurement systems/software

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Machining, welding, or tool and die maintenance training or exposure preferred.
  • 2 year degree in technology program or relevant experience preferred.
  • Experience of Cad software use preferred or ability/willingness to learn

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY:

Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours/day

Must be able to lift 100 lbs


Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $27.25-$39.55 hourly.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. 

Benefits include, and are not limited to:
• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact HRCompliance@andersencorp.com.

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
Posting City:
Bayport, MN
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