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Assembler - 1st Shift

Quanex
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Quanex is looking for an Assembler to join our team located in Ankeny IA.

The Assembler is responsible for working cooperatively with team members to cut and assemble window screen frames to changing specifications, using a computer-driven measuring device.

Schedule: 6:00am-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 Assembler position?

  • The company LIVES its values
  • Dynamic Culture and People

What Success Looks Like?

  • Read build instructions from computer monitor ensuring proper length, type and color of materials.
  • Visually inspect for defects or errors throughout process.
  • Verify size, color, customer, configuration (hardware), according to labeling system.
  • Insure standard work adherence.
  • Apply labels to frame upon completion.
  • Sequence into rack for next step (screen rolling).
  • Eventual cross training to ensure proficiency in neighboring positions.

What You Bring

  • Ability to stand throughout the full shift.
  • Ability to use hand tools including tape measure air drill, pneumatics fixed straight-cut saw.
  • Must be able to meet standardized production goals.
  • Ability to follow both written and verbal directions.

The hourly wage for this position is $17.50 per hour.

Take a closer look at the Ankeny Plant and the people who power it—watch the Spotlight Video!

Ankeny Plant Spotlight Video

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.

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