Die Cast Operator - Weekend Shift

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 30,299 - 43,154; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% company match

Immediate return if participating in ESPP

Employer paid disability plans and life insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for degree and continuous education

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corp. is seeking a Die Cast Machining Operator for the weekend shift in Owatonna, Minnesota. This role involves setting up and operating machines for secondary operations in zinc components. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with others. The position offers competitive hourly rates and various benefits including bonus potential, 401K with matching, and tuition support. Join a team-oriented environment with growth potential at Quanex!

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms.
• Fluency in the English language required.
• Must be able to read shop orders and associated documents.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate department machines for secondary operations.
• Ensure sufficient coolant and lubricant is applied to the machine.
• Determine tooling wear and need for replacement.
• Interact with machine operators, inspection personnel, and maintenance personnel.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Fluent in English

Above average mechanical aptitude

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Die Cast Machining Operator - Weekend Shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

The hours are Friday - Sunday 6:00am - 6:30pm.

In this role you are responsible for set up and operate department machines to perform secondary operations in zinc components.

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

What’s attractive about the Die Cast Machining Operator?

• Ability to Make an Impact
• Growth Potential
• Team-Oriented Environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Determine appropriate setup for product being manufactured.
• Assure sufficient coolant and lubricant is applied to machine.
• Determine tooling wear and the need for replacement. Determine when machine adjustments or repairs are required.
• Interact with other machine operators, Lead in department, Inspection personnel, Material Handlers and Tool and Die Maintenance personnel.
• May participate in small group activities such as task teams, safety meetings and other improvement efforts.
• At least two months is required to learn the basics of the job. To handle all aspects of the job with minimum supervision takes two years or more.

What You Bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be fluent in the English language, both written and spoken.
• Read shop orders and all associated documents, above average mechanical aptitude.

The targeted hourly rate for this position is $26.66 dollars per 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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