Extruder Operator — 12-Hour Day Shift

Job overview

The Extruder Operator — 12-Hour Day Shift role is onsite in Rice Lake, WI. The schedule is 4:00 AM–4:30 PM, with Week 1 Monday–Thursday and Week 2 Monday–Wednesday. Pay is $20.50 per hour plus a $2 per hour shift differential. The role supports Quanex’s manufacturing operations serving fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor-products markets. The operator runs extrusion equipment and performs production and quality tasks to meet specifications. Accurate checks, reporting, and adherence to safety procedures help maintain product quality and reliable production.

What you'll do

• Work from prints, sketches, and specifications
• operate extrusion equipment and power-driven tools
• complete quality checks and production reports
• follow safety procedures and report potential safety issues
• attend work for scheduled hours
• and perform other related duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

extruder operator

12-hour day shift

extrusion equipment

manufacturing

quality checks

production reports

rice lake wi

quanex

full-time

$20.50/hour + $2 differential

4:00 am–4:30 pm

machine operator

safety-focused

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus potential
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• employee stock purchase plan
• medical, dental, and vision
• disability and life insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• tuition support
• safety shoe stipend
• and onsite physical therapist availability.

Why this role

The posting describes a rotating two-week schedule with 12-hour day shifts and a $2 per hour shift differential.

About the employer

Quanex is hiring for this role. Industry: Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use. Sector: 33.