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Quanex Building Products

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

owatonna, MN

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Machine Operator - 2nd ShiftQuanex is looking for a Machine Operator - 2nd shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.In this position you will be responsible for the set up and operation of various machinery including cutting, grinding, and heat treatment related to the fabrication of a variety of gears, while ensuring product meets established standards of quality and productivity.Standard working hours for 2nd shift are Monday to Thursday 3:30pm - 2am.We Offer You!Competitive SalaryBonus Potential401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPPMedical, Dental & Vision PlansEmployer paid disability plans and life insurancePaid Time Off & HolidaysVarious Work SchedulesTuition support for degree and continuous educationWhat's attractive about the Machine Operator position?Ability to Make an ImpactGrowth PotentialTeam-Oriented EnvironmentWhat Success Looks Like:Perform required machine setups in accordance with machine and product specifications, involving changing tools, cutters, fixtures.Use a variety of measurement tools like gauges, calipers, and others to check parts and ensure they conform to quality and engineering blueprints and specifications.Make machine adjustments and tool changes as necessary to correct or maintain product quality.Keep clean and organized work area, and machinery ensuring proper lubricants and coolants are adequately applied to machines.Make minor machine repairs and notify Lead of machine malfunctions.Order parts and bench stock as required.What You Bring:Problem solving and decision making skills to determine appropriate setup for product being manufactured.Experience in quality assurance to determine if parts meet quality standards.Strong interpersonal skills as this role interacts with other machine operators, department Lead, Inspection personnel, Material Handlers and Tool and Die Maintenance personnel.Above average mechanical aptitude, skill using measuring devices and hand tools.Ability to read shop orders and all associated documents.Fluency in the English language, both written and spoken, is required.The hourly rate for this position is $24.00 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour for shift differential.About Quanex, A Part of Something BiggerQuanex (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.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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