Operator I - Silicone Mixing 1st Shift

Quanex is looking for an Operator I – Silicone Mixing- 1st Shift to join our talented team, located at Quanex-IG Systems Cambridge, OH.

This is an Operator I role in silicone mixing with flexibility in butyl mixing functions. 

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary


• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans


• Tuition Assistance


• Training /Development


• 401 Match w/2yr. vesting period


• PTO & Holidays immediately


• Wellness/Fitness Resources


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What’s attractive about the Operator I position?

• Growth Potential


• Team-Oriented Environment


• Dynamic Culture and People.

 What Success Looks Like:

• Operate silicone mixer, coiling workstation, and butyl mixer.


• Pre-weigh and prepare raw materials including minors, sieve, and silicone ingredients.


• Obtain/maintain forklift certification.


• Follow batch card instructions as written.


• Input/scan raw materials for batching/inventory cycle counts. 


• Properly operate and maintain all equipment, tools, and testing apparatus.


• Follow all work instructions. 


• Perform specific testing requirements on mixed batches.


• Properly document batch records with lot numbers in the Que.  


• Perform silicone changeovers and end of run cleanouts.


• Participate in safety layered audits.


• Communicate with all co-workers, leads, manager in an effective/timely manner.


•  Maintain and uphold the work area in compliance with 6S Standards


• Follow all Cardinal Safety Rules and policies; notify supervisor of any existing or potential safety issues.


• Perform the above duties in addition to any other requests deemed necessary by Manager 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 55lbs. on an infrequent basis.


• With stand extended periods of standing, walking, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing, use of stairs and ladders.


• Work hours established by department management including 8-12 hour shifts as needed to customer demands. 

Pay range - $19.70 hr.  commensurate with experience.

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.