06/18/2019
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Quanex Building Products has locations all over the world including the Mounds View, Minnesota Woodcraft Industries location. Conveniently located in a business park off of 35W and Mounds View Boulevard, and employing a diverse staff of 80; Quanex – Mounds View prides itself on its culture of safety, family atmosphere and flexibility. Our primary business includes manufacturing wood window grilles for our external customers, window suppliers. Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees and shareholders and put them at the center of everything we do, through innovation, technology, best-in-class customer service and excellent returns. And we live by our CREED:
Continuous improvement and innovation
Respect with open and honest communication
Excellent customer service
Exemplify safe and healthy living
Do the right thing
We’re seeking a safety conscious and innovative 2nd shift Production Associate to join our manufacturing family! Hours are Monday through Friday, 2pm - 10pm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In Order Of Importance
% Of Time Required
Job Requirements/Skills
1. Assembly
50%
Pull Shop order, verify details, and machine the order. Visually check machine for worn or missing parts and scan orders. Cut and end-fabricate order to customer specifications. Assemble grilles as needed. Work with measuring devices such as tape measures, caliper and proscale.
2. Inspection / Paperwork Verification
25%
Inspect grilles for defects, using the Quality Standards and rework if needed. Verify color, species and quantity. Check end cope, dado and verify correct pattern.
3. Communication / Safety
15%
Demonstrate effective communication skills and active listening skills. Interact effectively with all areas throughout the company.
Recognize safety issues and report them in a timely manner. Always use the proper PPE and safety equipment required in the department.
4. Count
5%
Count to verify lot size, package parts and label.
5. Continuous Improvement (Lean)
5%
Recognize and eliminate waste in production areas, good organization and housekeeping skills (5S.) Take active role in continuous improvement culture (lean). Contribute one quality, safety, and productivity idea per month.
6. Primary Backup
As needed
Learn areas of Removable Grilles and WW/RBA as needed.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job Summary: Incumbent cuts, audits, scans and packages products within customer specifications to meet internal and external needs. Incumbent operates and performs emergency maintenance (where applicable) and performs machine adjustments within product specifications. Trains employees on proper machining procedures and specifications. Completes other tasks as needed.
Physical: (sitting, walking, climbing, lifting, etc.) Working with mechanical parts and machines, hammers, glue, and a dusty environment. Any hazardous chemical is specifically defined on accessible safety data sheets. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and occasional repetitive motions.
Light Work: Will be continuously moving up to 10 lbs.; occasionally move up to 20 lbs.; and rarely moving up to 50 lbs. Assistance from other is available for handling material over 50 pounds.
Sensory: (visual, hearing, speaking, smell, etc.) Feeling, seeing, hearing, speaking, eye and hand coordination.
Mental: (reading, writing, reasoning, analyzing, learning, etc.) Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education/Experience, Skills) Equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
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.
Quanex conducts pre-employment background checks and drug tests in accordance with local and state law.
