{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f3cd1cdd467645ebeea99e87","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f3cd1cdd467645ebeea99e87","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f3cd1cdd467645ebeea99e87","title":"Skilled Machine Operator - 2nd Shift","description":"Quanex is looking for a Skilled Machine Operator – 2nd Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.\nIf you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in producing quality results, this role offers the opportunity to build your skills on a variety of specialized equipment. As a Skilled Machine Operator, you'll set up, operate, and inspect machines such as moulders, copes, beam saws, Onsrud machines, CNC equipment, and tenoners, helping ensure our products meet the highest standards for quality and craftsmanship.\nYour growth matters here. As you become proficient on additional equipment, consistently achieve production goals, and share your expertise by training others, you'll have opportunities to advance and take on greater responsibility within the team.\nSalary: $23.00-$34.50 per hour (rate includes 15% shift differential), starting wage varies based on your experience\nNew Hire Bonus: $1,000, payout increments at 30-days, 60-days and 6-months of employment!\nWork Hours: Monday – Thursday 4:30pm – 2:00am, Friday 2:30pm – 6:30pm\nWork Hours if overtime is required: Monday – Thursday 4:30pm – 4:00am, Friday 2:30pm – 11:00pm, potential Saturdays\nWe Offer You!\nMedical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire\nMedical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums\nPTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away\n401(k) with company match & vesting\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nLife insurance provided\nTuition assistance\nWellness resources & onsite physical therapist\nSafety-toe shoes at no cost\nFree fountain drinks and coffee during shifts\nReferral bonuses\nWhat’s attractive about the Skilled Machine Operator role?\nCollaborative and Team-Oriented environment\nWorld Class Safety records\nOn-site, hands-on physical therapy\n90-day performance review with potential pay increase\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nFollow all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines.\nMonitors product to ensure that quality standards are being met.\nSet-Up, operate, and verify work on assigned machine.\nAccurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes all documentation related to the position.\nAbility to train others as requested.\nPromotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers.\nWhat You Bring:\nHigh School or equivalent education, required.\n6 months+ of related machine operating experience, preferred.\nAbility to read prints and measuring instruments.\nAbility to perform detailed work that requires high levels of concentration.\nBringing a positive attitude and team-oriented mentality.\nAbout Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger\nQuanex (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 (https://www.quanex.com/).\nNOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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