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Extruder Trainee Winnebago (Lamination) - 1st Shift

Quanex · Winnebago, IL · 3 days ago
On-siteOTHR$17.5/hrFull-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Works in a fast-paced environment, running and maintaining assigned lamination machines.
  • Identifies the proper material requirements for producing finished product.
  • Refers to the schedule for mitering material for proper cut lengths.
  • Performs quality checks while maintaining strict tolerances.
  • Changes out fixtures in a timely manner to maintain steady production.
  • Identifies defects, ways to prevent defects from occurring, ensuring defects do not go to the customer.
  • Follows all safety procedures, rules and guidelines; and notify supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues.

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.

Qualifications

  • Starting Salary: $17.50/hour
  • Typical work schedule: 6:45 am - 3:15 pm, Monday - Friday. Frequently works OT during the week and on Saturdays.

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

Pay

  • $17.50/hour

Schedule

  • 6:45 am - 3:15 pm, Monday - Friday. Frequently works OT during the week and on Saturdays.

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