Extruder Operator Trainee - 2nd Shift Growth

Quanex; Illinois; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision

Company 401K match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Quanex in Winnebago, IL is hiring an Extruder Operator Trainee for the 2nd shift (2:45 pm - 11:15 pm, Mon-Fri) with frequent overtime. You will run and maintain extruder machines, produce quality window and door parts to spec, and minimize waste as part of a team and independently.

The role is full-time, with opportunities to learn new skills, safety-focused operations, and a path toward skilled manufacturing roles at Quanex.

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.
• Interest in learning new skills and career growth.
• Safety focus with adherence 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 cart, and pre-load the first stage of packaging.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading ability

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Hand tools experience

Calipers experience

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Job description

Quanex in Winnebago, IL is hiring an Extruder Operator Trainee for the 2nd shift (2:45 pm - 11:15 pm, Mon-Fri) with frequent overtime. You will run and maintain extruder machines, produce quality window and door parts to spec, and minimize waste as part of a team and independently.

The role is full-time, with opportunities to learn new skills, safety-focused operations, and a path toward skilled manufacturing roles at Quanex.