Fireplace Assembler - 1st Shift

Quanex; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESPP

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Resource Groups

Safety shoe stipend

On-site physical therapist

Job summary

Quanex in Rice Lake, WI is seeking a Fireplace Assembler for the 1st shift. The role involves machine operation and assembly tasks on a fast-paced line, with a schedule Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., plus overtime as needed.

Begins at $18.50 per hour with potential annual increases; the site offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, tuition support, PTO, and more to support employee growth and safety.

Qualifications

• Production, assembly, warehouse, mechanical, or other hands-on experience is preferred but not required
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Eagerness to learn
• Team-oriented mindset
• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• Ability to follow processes and safety expectations
• Basic mechanical aptitude or hand-tool experience is a plus to move up quickly

Responsibilities

• Operate and setup machinery
• Complete quality checks and maintain attention to detail
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production targets and improve overall workflow efficiency
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proactively reporting potential hazards
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality

Skills

Hands-on experience

Attendance reliability

Team-oriented

Self-motivated

Safety-minded

Basic mechanical aptitude

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Fireplace Assembler- 1st Shift to join our team located in Rice Lake, WI.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Overtime needs vary daily during the busy season

Begins at $18.50/hr with opportunity for pay increase on an annual basis

We Offer You!

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
• Employer-paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuing education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
• Annual Safety Shoe Stipend / other PPE easily accessible and provided
• On-site physical therapist available to employees on Tuesdays and Thursdays

What’s attractive about the Fireplace Assembler?

• Organization that values employee engagement and community involvement
• Fast-paced environment that helps the workday move quickly
• Lightweight production and assembly work
• Variety of job tasks
• Opportunities for training, cross-training, and career advancement
• Opportunity to learn multiple skills and advance
• A safety-focused, family-oriented work environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Machine operation and setup
• Complete quality checks and maintain attention to detail
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production targets and improve overall workflow efficiency.
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proactively reporting potential hazards.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality

What You Bring:

Production, assembly, warehouse, mechanical, or other hands-on experience is preferred but not required

Strong attendance and reliability

Eagerness to learn

Team-oriented mindset

Self-motivated and takes initiative

Ability to follow processes and safety expectations

Basic mechanical aptitude or hand-tool experience is a plus to move up quickly

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 .

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