Die Cast Operator - Weekend Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Company 401K match

ESPP participation

Medical, dental & vision plans

Disability & life insurance

PTO & holidays

Various schedules

Tuition support

Job summary

Quanex is hiring a Die Cast Machining Operator for weekend shifts in Owatonna, Minnesota. The role focuses on setting up and operating machines for secondary operations on zinc components, with a Friday–Sunday schedule and a starting hourly rate of $26.66.

The team emphasizes team collaboration and continuous improvement within a safety-conscious environment. You will monitor tooling wear, ensure proper coolant/lubricant application, and coordinate with maintenance and others to keep production

Qualifications

• Read shop orders and related documents, basic mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate setup for product being manufactured.
• Ensure sufficient coolant and lubricant is applied to machine.
• Determine tooling wear and replacement needs; adjust/repair as required.
• Interact with other machine operators, Lead, Inspection personnel, Material Handlers and Tool & Die maintenance personnel.
• May participate in small group activities such as task teams and safety meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fluent English

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 to set up and operate department machines to perform secondary operations in zinc components.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• 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.