Extruder Trainee Winnebago (Lamination) - 1st Shift

Potential with Quanex•Winnebago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Quanex is looking for an Extruder Operator Trainee to join our Lamination team located in Winnebago, Illinois. 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. What’s attractive about the Extruder Trainee Lamination position? Great Team Atmosphere Fast Paced Environment.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Run and maintain assigned lamination machines to produce quality window and door parts, wrapping profiles, in accordance with customer specifications with minimal waste.
Attend work on time and for scheduled hours each day.
Identify the proper material requirements for producing finished product.
Refer to the schedule for mitering material for proper cut lengths.
Perform quality checks while maintaining strict tolerances.
Change out fixtures in a timely manner to maintain steady production.
Identify defects, ways to prevent defects from occurring, ensuring defects do not go to the customer.
Follow all safety procedures, rules and guidelines; and notify supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues.