First-Shift Extruder Operator — Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and/

Dental & Vision plans

Company paid life insurance & AD&D

Short-term & long-term disability

Employee Assistance Programs

401K with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligible

Paid Time Off (40 hours)

Paid Sick Time (1 hour per 40 hours)

Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)

Education assistance

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corporation in Winnebago, IL, is seeking a Production Operator Trainee for the 1st shift to operate extruder machines and produce window/door parts per customer specs with minimal waste. This full-time 8-hour role runs 6:45 am–3:15 pm, Monday to Friday, with frequent mandatory overtime.

You will participate in pre-shift meetings, monitor production against targets, perform quality checks, and document results.

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 work to targets with a safe environment.
• Place parts into crates and label per packaging procedures.
• Perform quality checks and document results.
• Cut and weigh product samples for QA or customer requirements.
• Identify and report product defects to staff.
• Anticipate material needs by planning and monitoring lines.
• Record sold quantity, scrap, line speed, SPC, and OEE.
• Push finished carts to staging area and prep packaging.

Skills

Reading ability

Basic math

Computer proficiency

Hand tools

Calipers (plus)

Stand for long periods

Tools

Calipers

Hand tools

Job description

Quanex Building Products Corporation in Winnebago, IL, is seeking a Production Operator Trainee for the 1st shift to operate extruder machines and produce window/door parts per customer specs with minimal waste. This full-time 8-hour role runs 6:45 am–3:15 pm, Monday to Friday, with frequent mandatory overtime.

You will participate in pre-shift meetings, monitor production against targets, perform quality checks, and document results.