Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Quanexis looking for aMachine Operator- 1st Shift to join our team inLuck, Wisconsin.

Are you ready to put your skills to work in an environment whereprecision, 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.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm. Overtime potential on Fridays.

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

What’s attractive about the Machine Operator position?

• 4/10 work schedule (Monday - Thursday)
• No Weekends
• Small, independent work teams
• Hands-on training and opportunities to develop new skills.

What Success Looks Like:

• 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.

What You Bring:

• 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.

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.

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.

With locations around the world, Quanex Building Products Corporation is an industry-leading manufacturer of components sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers in the building products industry. Quanex designs and produces energy-efficient fenestration products in addition to kitchen and bath cabinet components.