Painter; Electrostatic​/Powder - 2nd Shift

Painter (Electrostatic/Powder) - 2nd Shift

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: PAINT
007035

• Posted :
  May 6, 2026
• Full-Time

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Owatonna, MN 55060, USA

Quanex is looking for a Painter - 2nd shift to join our team in Owatonna, Minnesota.

In this role you are responsible for operating the electrostatic painting equipment to produce painted parts while maintaining work schedules, safety, and quality.

The hours are Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 pm to 2 am.

We Offer You!

• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Dynamic Culture & People – Just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Painter position?

• Growth Potential
• Team-Oriented Environment

What Success Looks Like:

• An active team player hanging individual parts on various sized fixtures
• Able to remove parts from fixtures after coating and place them into required containers
• Able to rotate between various positions and equipment as instructed, performing material movement
• Maintain quality and ISO standards by checking/testing products
• Maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies in shop orders by verifying quantity and part identification
• Work safely and follow procedures/methods required to prevent injuries

What You Bring:

• Experience in manufacturing is recommended, but not required
• 2+ years of experience in electrostatic powder is preferred, not required
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

About Quanex

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.

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