Extruder Trainee Winnebago - 1st Shift

Ultipro; Winnebago Township (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Quanex in Winnebago, IL is seeking an Extruder Operator Trainee on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:45 am–3:15 pm) to join our manufacturing team. This full-time entry-level role operates extruder machines, supports quality and safety goals, and may include overtime.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, 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.
• Interest in learning new skills and career growth.
• Safety-focused with adherence to guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-shift meetings to review safety, quality, and production goals.
• Review production schedules and perform work according to targets, while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Place parts into crates and label according to packaging procedures using proper body mechanics.
• Perform quality checks on parts and document results per standard work tasks.
• Cut and weigh product samples for QA, testing, or customer requirements.
• Identify and inform staff regarding product defects.
• Anticipate material needs 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 carton, and pre-load packaging.

Skills

Reading

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Hand Tools

Safety Awareness

Willingness to Learn

Standing for Long Periods

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Quanex is looking for an Extruder Operator Trainee - 1st shift, to join our team located in Winnebago, IL.

The Extruder Operator Trainee works as part of a team, as well as independently to run and maintain assigned extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts to customer specifications, with minimal waste.

This is a full-time, 8-hour position, that works 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, Mon - Fri, and frequently works mandatory overtime.

We Offer You:

• Health Benefits: medical (with FSA or HSA account options), dental & vision plans!
• Supplemental benefits: company paid life insurance & AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs
• Financial benefits: 401K with Employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
• Work-Life benefits: Paid Time Off (40 hours), Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked), and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)
• Education Assistance

What's attractive about the Extruder Operator Trainee position?

• Great Team Atmosphere
• Fast Paced Environment.
• The company LIVES its values

What Success Looks Like:

• 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.

Your Credentials:

• 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.

Expected Salary : $17.50/hour

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 Biggerby 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.

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