Speciality Department Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-07-06
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Quanex is looking for a Specialty Machine Operator – 2nd Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota
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Looking for a hands-on role where you can build your skills and make an impact every day? As a Specialty Machine Operator, you will work with a variety of woodworking equipment, including table saws, routers, shapers, drill machines, and sanders, to produce quality products that meet customer expectations. You will be trusted to set up equipment, maintain production standards, and ensure every piece meets our quality requirements.
We recognize and reward growth. Advancement is based on your ability to master additional equipment, consistently produce quality work, and help train and mentor others on the team. If you enjoy learning new skills and taking on new challenges, this role offers plenty of opportunities to grow.
Salary and Schedule- Salary: $21.28-$26.88 per hour (rate includes 12% shift differential), starting wage varies based on experience
- New Hire Bonus: $1,000, payout increments at 30-days, 60-days and 6-months of employment
- Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm-11:00pm
- Work Hours if overtime is required: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 1:00am, potential Saturday hours
- Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
- Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
- PTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away
- 401(k) with company match & vesting
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Life insurance provided
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist
- Safety-toe shoes at no cost
- Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts
- Referral bonuses
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
- World Class Safety records
- Hands-on physical therapy, on-site for you and your spouse
- 90-day performance review with potential pay increase
- Follow all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines.
- Monitors product to ensure that quality standards are being met.
- Set-Up, operate, and verify work on assigned machine.
- Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes all documentation related to the position.
- Ability to train others as requested.
- Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers.
- High School or equivalent education, required.
- 6 months+ of related machine operating experience, preferred.
- Ability to read prints and measuring instruments.
- Ability to perform detailed work that requires high levels of concentration.
- Bringing a positive attitude and team-oriented mentality.
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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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.
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