Extruder Operator Trainee — 2nd Shift (Growth & Benefits)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Quanex in Winnebago, IL is seeking a Production Operator - 2nd shift to join our team. This full-time position runs 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm, Mon - Fri, with frequent overtime.

The Extruder Operator Trainee will work as part of a team and independently to run and maintain assigned extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts to customer specifications, with minimal waste. Safety and quality are emphasized in this role.

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 ability

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Hand tools usage

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Quanex in Winnebago, IL is seeking a Production Operator - 2nd shift to join our team. This full-time position runs 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm, Mon - Fri, with frequent overtime.

The Extruder Operator Trainee will work as part of a team and independently to run and maintain assigned extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts to customer specifications, with minimal waste. Safety and quality are emphasized in this role.