Custom Screens Assembler - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Quanex is seeking a Custom Screens Assembler to join its team in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The role involves operating and setting up production equipment, fabricating window screens manually, and installing screen cloth. Assemblers perform quality checks, maintain attention to detail, and work efficiently with teammates in a fast-paced production environment to meet targets and improve workflow. The position also requires following safety protocols, reporting potential hazards, and maintaining dependable attendance and punctuality. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; overtime needs vary daily. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour plus a $3 per hour shift differential, with the opportunity for an annual pay increase. Quanex describes the work as lightweight production and assembly with varied tasks, and offers opportunities for training, cross-training, and career advancement. The company emphasizes employee engagement, community involvement, and a safety-focused, family-oriented work environment.
Requirements
- Strong attendance and reliability.
- Eagerness to learn.
- Attention to detail.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Self-motivation and initiative.
- Ability to follow processes and safety expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Production, assembly, warehouse, mechanical, or other hands-on experience is preferred but not required.
- Basic mechanical aptitude or hand-tool experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Operate and set up production equipment.
- Perform manual window screen fabrication and cloth installation.
- Complete quality checks and maintain attention to detail.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve production targets and improve workflow efficiency.
- Follow safety protocols and proactively report potential hazards.
- Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus potential.
- 401(k) with a 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years.
- 15% immediate return if participating in the company's ESPP.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Employer-paid disability plans and life insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Tuition support for degree and continuing education.
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment.
- Annual safety shoe stipend, with other PPE provided and easily accessible.
- On-site physical therapist available to employees on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Opportunities for training, cross-training, and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
