Assembler

Quanex; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

401K match

ESPP eligible

Health plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Employee groups

Job summary

Quanex is hiring an Assembler in Ankeny, IA. The role involves cutting and assembling window screen frames to specifications using computer-guided measurement tools, with a focus on accuracy and quality.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Employees participate in a comprehensive benefits package and have opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for the full shift.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Read and interpret build instructions from computer monitor.

Responsibilities

• Read build instructions from computer monitor ensuring proper length, type and color of materials.
• Visually inspect for defects or errors throughout process.
• Verify size, color, and configuration according to labeling system.
• Insure standard work adherence.
• Apply labels to frame upon completion.

Skills

Stand for full shift

Follow written directions

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Tools

Tape measure

Air drill

Pneumatic saw

Hand tools

Job description

Quanex is looking for an Assembler to join our team located in Ankeny IA.

The Assembler is responsible for working cooperatively with team members to cut and assemble window screen frames to changing specifications, using a computer-driven measuring device.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Assembler position?

• The company LIVES its values
• Dynamic Culture and People

What Success Looks Like?

• Read build instructions from computer monitor ensuring proper length, type and color of materials.
• Visually inspect for defects or errors throughout process.
• Verify size, color, customer, configuration (hardware), according to labeling system.
• Insure standard work adherence.
• Apply labels to frame upon completion.
• Sequence into rack for next step (screen rolling).
• Eventual cross training to ensure proficiency in neighboring positions.

What You Bring

• Ability to stand throughout the full shift.
• Ability to use hand tools including tape measure air drill, pneumatics fixed straight-cut saw.
• Must be able to meet standardized production goals.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal directions.

The hourly wage for this position is $17.50 per hour.

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About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.