Fast-Track to Skilled Manufacturing: Extruder Operator Trainee

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability insurance

401K with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Quanex in Winnebago, IL is seeking an Extruder Operator Trainee on 1st shift (6:45 am to 3:15 pm, Mon–Fri) with occasional overtime. You will run and maintain extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts per customer specs while minimizing waste.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, sick time, 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 experience is 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 to targets while maintaining safety.
• 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 QA, testing, or customer requirements.
• Identify and inform appropriate 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 cart, and pre-load packaging stages.

Skills

Reading ability

Basic math

Computer proficiency

Safety awareness

Career growth

Stamina / endurance

Tools

Hand tools

Calipers

Job description

Quanex in Winnebago, IL is seeking an Extruder Operator Trainee on 1st shift (6:45 am to 3:15 pm, Mon–Fri) with occasional overtime. You will run and maintain extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts per customer specs while minimizing waste.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, sick time, and education assistance.