3rd Shift Maintenance Technician - Keep Production Running

Quanex; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off & holidays

Shift differential pay

Charitable matching program

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Training & professional development

401K match

Employee stock purchase plan

Dynamic culture & people

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift (10:30pm–7:00am) in Cannon Falls, MN. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical repairs across plant equipment and scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Employees enjoy a competitive hourly wage ($26–$36) with shift differential, comprehensive benefits, PTO, tuition assistance, and strong growth potential in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in maintenance, mechanical and electrical repairs preferred.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair machinery promptly to minimize downtime.
• Install machinery, fixtures and necessary plumbing/electrical/mechanical hookups.
• Disassemble, diagnose, repair and rebuild equipment and machines.
• Order or fabricate parts with welding, machining, electrical and mechanical methods.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Collaborate with engineering to design and fabricate new equipment.
• Fabricate and repair machine guards for safety.
• Follow safety requirements handling chemicals or hazardous waste.
• Perform maintenance on carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding, brazing, cutting and hydraulics.

Skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Recurring problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quanex is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift (10:30pm–7:00am) in Cannon Falls, MN. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical repairs across plant equipment and scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Employees enjoy a competitive hourly wage ($26–$36) with shift differential, comprehensive benefits, PTO, tuition assistance, and strong growth potential in a collaborative culture.