Extruder Trainee Winnebago (Lamination) - 1st Shift

Quanex • Winnebago Township, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Extruder Operator Trainee works as part of a small team to run and maintain assigned lamination machines to produce quality window and door parts, wrapping profiles, in accordance with customer specifications with minimal waste. This department typically works 6:45 am - 3:15 pm, Monday - Friday. The team frequently works OT during the week and on Saturdays.

Requirements

• Good reading ability and basic math skills, including the ability to read blueprints and other manufacturing documentation.
• Good problem resolution skills with the ability to offer solutions for basic issues encountered.
• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to log into systems and enter data accurately

Nice To Haves

• High school degree, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attending work on time and for scheduled hours each day.
• Identifying the proper material requirements for producing finished product.
• Referring to the schedule for mitering material for proper cut lengths.
• Performing quality checks while maintaining strict tolerances.
• Changing out fixtures in a timely manner to maintain steady production.
• Identifying defects, ways to prevent defects from occurring, ensuring defects do not go to the customer.
• Following all safety procedures, rules and guidelines; and notify supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues

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)
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED