Extruder Trainee Winnebago - 3rd Shift

Quanex • Winnebago Township, IL

7d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Quanex is looking for an Extruder Operator Trainee - 3rd shift, to join our team
located in Winnebago, IL.

The Extruder Operator Trainee works 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.

This is a full-time, 8-hour position, that works 10:45 pm to 7:15 am, Mon - Fri,
and frequently works mandatory overtime.

What's attractive about the Extruder Operator Trainee position?

Great Team Atmosphere
Fast Paced Environment.
The company LIVES its values

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience
• experience with calipers

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.

Benefits

• 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 (40 hours), Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked), and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)
• Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees