Summary:
The Operator 1 is responsible for operating various types of manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality products in accordance with safety, quality, and productivity standards. Once trained and qualified, the operator may be assigned to different pieces of equipment or workstations based on production needs.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period
- Bonus Potential
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Various Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness/Fitness Resources
- Training/Development
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
What’s attractive about the Operator 1 position?
- Hours of Operation: 10:45pm-7:00am
- Growth Potential
- Team-Oriented Environment
- Dynamic Culture and People
What Success Looks Like:
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Necessity for attention to detail.
- Operate assigned machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
- Perform basic setup, changeovers, and adjustments as needed
- Monitor equipment performance and report issues to maintenance or supervision.
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspections to ensure product quality
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area (5S standards)
- Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Adhere to all safety policies and wear required PPE
- Obtain forklift certification
- Capable of maintaining quality control by monitoring production output.
- Ability to identify any issues with the product or process.
- Additional tasks as assigned by the Shift Supervisor
- Following all safety procedures and guidelines along with assisting in modifying and updating procedures
- Operating a forklift for various functions.
Your Credentials:
- One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- High School or GED preferred
- Willing to work overtime including weekends as needed
- Close visual work required.
- Knowledge of general computer skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stand, walk, and use upper extremities while occasionally sitting, crouching, and bending.
- Ability to climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds and perform necessary job tasks.
The hourly rate for this position is $18 per hour, plus $1.00/hour shift differential.
3rd shift - 10:45pm - 7:00am
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
