Aspiring Extruder Operator – Hands-on Training, 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Quanex is seeking an Extruder Operator Trainee for the 1st shift in Winnebago, IL. The role involves running and maintaining extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts with minimal waste, file shift safety and production goals, and participate in pre-shift meetings.

The position is full-time, 8 hours, 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, Mon-Fri, with frequent mandatory overtime. Benefits include health, life, disability, 401k, PTO and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Good reading ability and basic math skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to use hand tools, 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 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 cart, and pre-load the first stage of packaging.

Skills

Reading ability

Basic math

Computer literacy

Stamina/standing

Safety focused

Willingness to learn

Tools

Calipers

Hand tools

Job description

Quanex is seeking an Extruder Operator Trainee for the 1st shift in Winnebago, IL. The role involves running and maintaining extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts with minimal waste, file shift safety and production goals, and participate in pre-shift meetings.

The position is full-time, 8 hours, 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, Mon-Fri, with frequent mandatory overtime. Benefits include health, life, disability, 401k, PTO and education assistance.