Night Shift Extruder Operator Trainee - Learn & Grow

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; 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 Building Products Corp. is hiring an Extruder Operator Trainee for the 3rd shift in Winnebago, IL.

The role involves running and maintaining extruder machines to meet customer specs with minimal waste, on a full-time 10:45 pm–7:15 am schedule with overtime as needed. Responsibilities include joining pre-shift safety and production briefings, adhering to schedules, quality checks, material handling, and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Good reading ability and basic math skills.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Ability to use hand tools; calipers a plus.
• Able to stand for long periods and learn new skills safely.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-shift meetings to review Safety, Quality, and Production goals.
• Review production schedule and work to targets with safe practices.
• Place parts into crates and label per packaging procedures.
• Perform quality checks and document results.
• Cut and weigh product samples for QA or customer needs.
• Identify product defects and inform staff.
• Monitor materials and line status to ensure smooth flow.
• Record sold quantity, scrap, line speed, SPC, and OEE.
• Push finished carts to staging and prepare packaging.

Skills

Reading and math

Basic math

Computer proficiency

Hand tools use

Calipers experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Quanex Building Products Corp. is hiring an Extruder Operator Trainee for the 3rd shift in Winnebago, IL.

The role involves running and maintaining extruder machines to meet customer specs with minimal waste, on a full-time 10:45 pm–7:15 am schedule with overtime as needed. Responsibilities include joining pre-shift safety and production briefings, adhering to schedules, quality checks, material handling, and record-keeping.