Drop Mill Operator -3rd Shift

Quanex; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness/Fitness Resources

Training/Development

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Dynamic Culture & People

Job summary

Quanex is hiring a Drop Mill Operator for the 3rd shift (10:45pm–7:00am) in Ohio. The role involves cooling, mixing and processing compounds in the mill, ensuring quality and safety.

You will operate machinery, monitor production, identify issues, and maintain equipment cleanliness while supporting procedure updates. Qualifications include 1–2 years in manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and willingness to work weekends with general computer skills.

Qualifications

• One or more years in manufacturing environment.
• High School or GED preferred.
• Willing to work overtime including weekends.
• Knowledge of general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Cool off, properly mix and process compounds through the mill within allowable specifications.
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Maintain quality control by monitoring production output.
• Identify issues with the product or process.
• Correctly identifying the correct batch is being milled.
• Ensure belts, pans, and knives are cleaned between compounds.
• Follow safety procedures and update procedures as needed.
• Operate a forklift for various functions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Computer skills

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The primary requirements of the Drop Mill Operator are to cool off, properly mix and process compounds through the mill within allowable specifications.

We Offer You!

• Bonus Potential
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness/Fitness Resources
• Training/Development
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Drop Mill Operator position?

• Hours of Operation: 10:45pm-7:00am
• Growth Potential
• Team-Oriented Environment
• Dynamic Culture and People

What Success Looks Like:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Necessity for attention to detail.
• The ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Capable of maintaining quality control by monitoring production output.
• Ability to identify any issues with the product or process.
• Correctly identifying the correct batch is being milled.
• Ensure belts, pans, and knives are always cleaned between compounds.
• Following all safety procedures and guidelines along with assisting in modifying and updating procedures
• Operating a forklift for various functions.

Your Credentials:

• One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• High School or GED preferred
• Willing to work overtime including weekends
• Knowledge of general computer skills.

The hourly rate for this position is $18 per hour, plus $1.00/hour shift premium for 2nd and/or 3rd shift.

3rd Shift 10:45pm-7:00am

Sunday-Thursday

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 .

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Communication

Advanced

Team Oriented

Advanced

Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years:

1-2 years: manufacturing experience preferred

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