Night Shift Extruder Operator Trainee - Growth & Benefits

Quanex; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401K with Employer match

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 the 3rd shift to join our manufacturing team. This full-time, 8-hour role runs 10:45 pm to 7:15 am, Mon - Fri, with overtime frequently required.

You will operate and maintain extruder machines to produce window and door parts to customer specs, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Reading skills

Math skills

Computer basics

Hand tools

Calipers

Stamina

Learning mindset

Safety awareness

Tools

Calipers

Hand tools

Job description

Quanex in Winnebago, IL is seeking an Extruder Operator Trainee on the 3rd shift to join our manufacturing team. This full-time, 8-hour role runs 10:45 pm to 7:15 am, Mon - Fri, with overtime frequently required.

You will operate and maintain extruder machines to produce window and door parts to customer specs, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.