CNC Operator - Night Shift

Quanex; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision start the 1st

PTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid train

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance provided

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources & onsite physical--

Job summary

Quanex (NYSE: NX) in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, is seeking a CNC Operator – Night Shift to set up, run, and inspect CNC machines, ensuring high-quality parts. You will work on state-of-the-art equipment and contribute to a safe, collaborative team environment.

Role offers growth opportunities, full benefits, and training. Shift hours are evenings with potential overtime; compensation includes a competitive hourly rate and shift differential.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent education, required.
• 6 months+ of related machine operating experience, preferred.
• Ability to set up machinery and make necessary adjustments to the program
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and verify work on assigned CNC machines.
• Monitor product to ensure quality standards are met.
• Read blueprints/prints and use measuring instruments to confirm tolerances.
• Document all position-related information clearly.
• Train others as requested.
• Promote teamwork by supporting co-workers.

Skills

Machine operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading prints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Quanexis looking for a CNC Operator – NightShift to join our team located inSt. Cloud, Minnesota.

If 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 CNC Operator, you'll set up, operate, and inspect CNC’s, helping ensure our products meet the highest standards for quality and craftsmanship.

Your 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.

Salary: $20.90-$32.85 per hour (rate includes 12% shift differential), starting wage varies based on your experience

Work Hours: Monday – Thursday, 4:30pm-3:00am

Work Hours if overtime is required: Monday – Thursday, 4:30pm-5:00am, Friday, 2:30pm-8:00pm

We Offer You!

• Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
• Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
• PTO, ESST, 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

What’s attractive about the CNC Operator role?

• Working with state of the art equipment, and opportunity to learn and run new machinery
• Collaborative and Team‑Oriented environment
• World Class Safety records
• Clean and well‑lit work environment.
• On‑site, hands‑on physical therapy
• 90-day performance review with potential pay increase

What Success Looks Like:

• 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.

What You Bring:

• High School or equivalent education, required.
• 6 months+ of related machine operating experience, preferred.
• Ability to set up machinery and make necessary adjustments to the program
• 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.

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 areA Part of Something Biggerby 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 .

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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