100 Series Team Lead - 1st Shift

Quanex is looking for a 100 Series Team Lead to join our team located in Rice Lake, WI.  

The hours for this position are Monday-Thursday 4:00am - 2:30pm.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary


• Bonus Potential


• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years


• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP


• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans


• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance


• Paid Time Off & Holidays


• Tuition support for degree and continuous education


• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Team Lead?

•  Hours & Pay w/ overtime potential


•  Fast-paced environment


•  Variation of job tasks


•  The company LIVES its values

What Success Looks Like:

The Team Lead must project a positive attitude, be open and willing to help others when needed and have excellent attendance.

• Conducts daily safety audits and ensures all employees are wearing appropriate PPE and operating safely


• Exhibits strong leadership and communication skills, fostering a cohesive team environment


• Collaborates across departments to resolve conflicts and facilitate smooth operations


• Understands quality expectations and collaborates with all team members to ensure that quality procedures are consistently followed


• Performs set-up and troubleshoots all equipment and products in the department


• Assists the supervisor with the daily planning and scheduling activities


• Conducts regular 5S audits, ensuring the department is organized and tools are readily available

Your Credentials:

• Mechanical skills


• Attention to detail


• Experience operating manufacturing machinery 


• Experience with lock out/tag out (LOTO)


• Understanding of how to use machine guarding


• Team lead experience is preferred

The hourly range for this position starts at $23/hr.  

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.