What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - 1st Shift position at Quanex?
Quanex is looking for a Machine Operator - 1st Shift to join our team in Luck, Wisconsin.
Are you ready to put your skills to work in an environment where precision, teamwork, and production power come together? Join the team at Quanex and play a key role in turning quality lumber into a finished product you can be proud of. This hands-on opportunity is for someone who enjoys staying active, working with machinery, and seeing the results of their work every day. Types of machines you may be working with include finger joint machine, optimizer, chop saw, glue press
Salary: $17.63 to $26.45 per hour, depending on experience.
We Offer You!
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.
NOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.
Are you ready to put your skills to work in an environment where precision, teamwork, and production power come together? Join the team at Quanex and play a key role in turning quality lumber into a finished product you can be proud of. This hands-on opportunity is for someone who enjoys staying active, working with machinery, and seeing the results of their work every day. Types of machines you may be working with include finger joint machine, optimizer, chop saw, glue press
Salary: $17.63 to $26.45 per hour, depending on experience.
- Potential for pay increase up to $1 if meeting or exceeding expectations at 90 day performance review.
- The level for each Machine Operator is determined by management based on the ability to train others and number of machines the operator can run while meeting production standards and quality requirements.
We Offer You!
- Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
- Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
- Paid Time Off, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employer paid disability and life insurance plans
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist
- Safety-toe shoes and prescription safety glasses at no cost
- Referral bonuses
- 4/10 work schedule (Monday - Thursday)
- No Weekends
- Small, independent work teams
- Hands-on training and opportunities to develop new skills.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
- Feed lumber into the machine and ensure proper alignment and positioning.
- Make basic machine adjustments to maintain consistent production and quality.
- Monitor product to ensure quality standards are being met.
- Keeps the work area in a neat and orderly condition.
- Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes production documentation.
- Assists in other work areas when the workload permits or requires.
- Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- At least 6 months of production, assembly, or related work experience preferred.
- Manual finger dexterity skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.
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.
NOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.
Salary : $18 - $26