Specialty Dept. Machine Operator II - 1st Shift

Specialty Dept. Machine Operator II - 1st Shift

Job Category
:
Production & Manufacturing

Requisition Number
: SPECI
006483

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• Posted :
  January 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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St Cloud, MN 56304, USA

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

In this role, you will set‑up, operate, and verify quality of work which will consistently meet production standards and qualifications. This can include running equipment such as table saws, shapers, routers, drill machines and sanders to name a few.

The level for each machine operator is determined by management based on the ability to train others and number of machines the operator can run while meeting production standards and quality requirements.

Salary: $19.00-$22.00 per hour, pay based on experience

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

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

• Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
• Healthy-living discount on medical insurance — save up to ~50%
• PTO, 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
• 90‑day performance review for pay adjustment
• Supportive, people‑first culture

• Collaborative and Team‑Oriented environment
• Growth opportunity

• 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 is a Second Chance employer committed to providing individuals with opportunities to grow, recognizing full‑time employment as a meaningful path to success after hardship.

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.

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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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