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.