3rd Shift Extruder Operator Trainee — Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Quanex Building Products Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Supplemental benefits

Financial benefits

Work-Life benefits

Education Assistance

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corporation in Winnebago, IL, is seeking a Production Operator Trainee for the 3rd shift to run extruder machines and produce quality window and door parts, with a focus on safety and minimal waste. This full-time role offers overtime and an on-site team environment.

You will participate in pre-shift meetings, follow production schedules, perform quality checks, document results, and assist with packaging.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Good reading ability and basic math skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to use hand tools, previous experience with calipers a plus!
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Interest in learning new skills and career growth
• Safety focus with a willingness to adhere to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-shift meetings to review Safety, Quality, and Production goals.
• Review production schedule, and perform work in accordance with targets, while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Place parts into crates and label according to packaging procedures using safe body mechanics.
• Perform quality checks on parts and document results in accordance with standard work tasks.
• Cut and weigh product samples for quality assurance, testing, or customer requirements.
• Identify and inform appropriate staff regarding product defects.
• Anticipate the demand for needed materials by planning and monitoring assigned lines.
• Record ‘sold’ quantity, scrap quantity, line speed, SPC, and OEE.
• Push finished product carts to staging area, replace empty card, and pre-load the first stage of packaging.

Skills

Reading skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Hand tools

Stamina

Safety focus

Career growth

Tools

Calipers

Tool handling

Job description

Quanex Building Products Corporation in Winnebago, IL, is seeking a Production Operator Trainee for the 3rd shift to run extruder machines and produce quality window and door parts, with a focus on safety and minimal waste. This full-time role offers overtime and an on-site team environment.

You will participate in pre-shift meetings, follow production schedules, perform quality checks, document results, and assist with packaging.