Lamination Extruder Trainee - Fast-Paced Growth Path

Quanex; Illinois; On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401K with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Quanex is seeking an Extruder Operator Trainee to join our Lamination team in Winnebago, Illinois. You will operate and maintain lamination machines to produce window and door parts according to customer specs with minimal waste.

Training is provided; the shift runs 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday, with regular overtime on weekdays and Saturdays. Starting pay is $17.50 per hour plus benefits and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• High school degree, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating machinery in manufacturing is preferred.
• Good reading ability and basic math skills, including reading blueprints and other docs.
• Strong problem-resolution skills with ability to offer solutions for basic issues.
• Basic computer proficiency to log into systems and enter data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Attending work on time and for scheduled hours.
• Identify material requirements for producing finished product.
• Refer to the schedule for mitering material for proper cut lengths.
• Perform quality checks while maintaining tolerances.
• Change out fixtures promptly to maintain steady production.
• Identify defects and prevent defects from reaching customers.
• Follow all safety procedures and notify supervisor of any safety issues.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Basic math

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Quanex is seeking an Extruder Operator Trainee to join our Lamination team in Winnebago, Illinois. You will operate and maintain lamination machines to produce window and door parts according to customer specs with minimal waste.

Training is provided; the shift runs 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday, with regular overtime on weekdays and Saturdays. Starting pay is $17.50 per hour plus benefits and opportunities to grow within the company.