Extruder Trainee Winnebago - 1st Shift

Potential with Quanex • Winnebago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Quanex is looking for an Extruder Operator Trainee - 1st 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 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, Mon - Fri, and frequently works mandatory overtime.

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.

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

• medical (with FSA or HSA account options)
• dental & vision plans
• company paid life insurance & AD&D
• short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401K with Employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
• Paid Time Off (40 hours)
• Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked)
• 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