Production Operator - Days

Quanex is looking for Extruder Operators to join our Production team located in Kent, Washington.

An Extruder Operator is responsible for working as part of a team, as well as independently to run and maintain assigned extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts, to customer specifications, with minimal waste.

The hours for this position are 7:00 pm to 7:00 am on a rotating schedule that includes working Friday, Saturday and Sunday, every other week. Click https://uqr.to/1yy0h  to learn more about our manufacturing plant in Kent. 

We Offer You:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits, including medical, dental & vision

• 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 (56 hours), Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked), and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)


• Education Assistance


• On the job training

 What Success Looks Like:

• Assists with set up of equipment and completes changeovers timely


• Produce and use Material Identification labels/computer


• Identify quality product prior to packaging


• Attends work on time and for scheduled hours each day


• Maintains good housekeeping practices, in compliance with 5S Standards


• Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers


• Follows established procedures and guidelines, including standard work and safety policies

What You Bring:

• One or more years of experience, manufacturing experience strongly preferred


• High School diploma or GED preferred


• Shift flexibility, including overtime and weekends


• Ability to read and understand packaging layouts


• Ability to operate hand tools and other equipment as required

Expected Starting Salary: $22.00/hour

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.