Coating Line Operator - 2nd Shift Paint

Potential with Quanex; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% match

ESPP

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition support

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Coating Line Operator for the 2nd shift at our Owatonna, Minnesota site. The role involves hanging parts before coating, loading and unloading, and supporting material movement with a focus on safety and quality.

The position runs Monday to Thursday, 3:30pm–2:00am, with an hourly wage of $18.50. We offer a 401K with company match, ESPP, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and tuition support as part of a dynamic, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Awareness of quality standards and ISO processes.

Responsibilities

• Hang parts on fixtures prior to coating.
• Remove parts after coating and place in containers.
• Move materials between equipment and work areas.
• Rotate between positions and equipment as needed.
• Maintain quality by following SOPs and ISO guidelines.
• Verify quantities and part identifications to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Job description

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Coating Line Operator - 2nd Shift Paint

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

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Owatonna, MN 55060, USA

• On-site
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COATI008041

Description

Quanex is looking for a Coating Line Operator - 2nd shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

The standard working hours are Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm - 2:00am.

In this role you are responsible for hanging parts in preparation for coating, removing parts after coating, material movement and packaging.

We Offer You!

• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Dynamic Culture & People – Just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Coating Line Operator position?

• Growth Potential
• Team-Oriented Environment

What Success Looks Like:

• An active team player hanging individual parts on various sized fixtures.
• Able to remove parts from fixtures after coating and placed into required containers.
• Able to rotate between various positions and equipment as instructed, performing material movement.
• Maintains quality and ISO standards by checking/testing products.
• Maintains accuracy and resolves discrepancies in shop orders by verifying quantity and part identification.
• Works safely and follows procedures/methods required to prevent injuries.

What You Bring:

• Experience in manufacturing is recommended but not required.

The hourly wage for this position is $18.50/hour.

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 .

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