Production Operator - Days

Quanex; Washington; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education assistance

On-the-job training

Job summary

Quanex is seeking an Extruder Operator for our Kent, Washington facility. The role involves running and maintaining extruder machines to produce window and door parts per customer specs with minimal waste.

The position runs 7:00 pm to 7:00 am on a rotating schedule that includes weekends; benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401K with company match, PTO, holidays, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• One or more years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Willingness to work shifting hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set up of equipment and complete changeovers timely.
• Produce and use material ID labels and computer systems.
• Identify quality product prior to packaging.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow safety policies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Shift flexibility

Reading packaging layouts

Hand tools operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Quanex is looking for Extruder Operators to join our Production team located in Kent, Washington.

An Extruder Operator is responsible for working as part of a team, as well as independently to run and maintain assigned extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts, to customer specifications, with minimal waste.

The hours for this position are 7:00 pm to 7:00 am on a rotating schedule that includes working Friday, Saturday and Sunday, every other week.

We Offer You:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits, including medical, dental & vision

• Health Benefits: medical (with FSA or HSA account options), dental & vision plans!
• Supplemental benefits: company paid life insurance & AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs
• Financial benefits: 401K with Employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
• Work-Life benefits: Paid Time Off (56 hours), Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked), and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)
• Education Assistance
• On the job training

What Success Looks Like:

• Assists with set up of equipment and completes changeovers timely
• Produce and use Material Identification labels/computer
• Identify quality product prior to packaging
• Attends work on time and for scheduled hours each day
• Maintains good housekeeping practices, in compliance with 5S Standards
• Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers
• Follows established procedures and guidelines, including standard work and safety policies

What You Bring:

• One or more years of experience, manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Shift flexibility, including overtime and weekends
• Ability to read and understand packaging layouts
• Ability to operate hand tools and other equipment as required

Expected Starting Salary: $22.00/hour

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.

Company Description

With locations around the world, Quanex Building Products Corporation is an industry-leading manufacturer of components sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers in the building products industry. Quanex designs and produces energy-efficient fenestration products in addition to kitchen and bath cabinet components.