Maintenance Technician II - 1st shift

Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician II - 1st shift to join our team in Foreston, Minnesota.In this role, you are responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair work on production equipment and facilities to ensure optimal performance and functionality. This position will require knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and industrial mechanics.Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm (On-call rotating weekends)We Offer You!  Competitive WagesBonus PotentialMedical, Dental & Vision PlansSupplemental insurance benefits, including company paid life insurance plus AD&D, short-term & long-term disability.401(k) with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years!15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPPOn-Site Physical TherapyPaid Time Off & HolidaysTuition AssistanceDynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!   What’s attractive about the Maintenance Technician?  Continued educational opportunitiesOpportunity to partner & mentor with maintenance technicians across MinnesotaCulture filled with teamwork and accountabilityWhat Success Looks Like:  Have a safety-first mindset.Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment.Maintain and order inventory of spare parts and equipment. Train and mentor junior operators. Perform preventive maintenances tasks to prevent breakdowns and major overhauls. Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is a plus, but not required.Assist in the selection, installation, start-up of new equipment and systems.   What You Bring:  2 year degree in Industrial Maintenance or similar.5+ years of Industrial, hands-on maintenance experience preferred.Strong mechanical ability and electrical systems knowledge.Strong communication skills, a team player, approachability, and eagerness to learn.Experience with low pressure steam systems preferred.Has a Boiler License or is willing to obtain.The hourly pay rate for this role starts at $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. The pay will be dependent upon experience.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