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Specialty Department Machine Operator - 1st ShiftQuanex Building Products • Saint Cloud, MN, US
Specialty Department Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Specialty Department Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Quanex Building Products • Saint Cloud, MN, US
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Specialty Department Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Quanex is looking for a Specialty Machine Operator 1st Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Looking for a hands-on role where you can build your skills and make an impact every day? As a Specialty Machine Operator, you'll 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'll 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: $19.00-$24.00 per hour, starting wage varies based on your experience

New Hire Bonus: $1,000, payout increments at 30-days, 60-days and 6-months of employment!

Work Hours: Monday Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

Work Hours if overtime is required: Monday Friday, 6:00am 4:30pm, potential Saturday hours

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
  • 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

What's attractive about the Specialty Machine Operator role?

  • 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

What Success Looks Like:

  • 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.

What You Bring:

  • 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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