Die Cast Operator - Weekend Shift (Fri-Sun) with Growth

Quanex; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% company match

ESPP 15% immediate return

Disability & life insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for degree

Job summary

Quanex is looking for a Die Cast Operator - Weekend Shift to join our team in Owatonna, Minnesota. The role runs Friday through Sunday, 6:00am to 6:30pm, focusing on setup and operation of department machines for zinc components.

We offer bonus potential, 401K with company match, ESPP, disability and life insurance, PTO/holidays, and tuition support for education. The hourly rate is $26.66.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Read shop orders and associated documents with attention to detail.
• Above-average mechanical aptitude for interpreting tooling and setups.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate setup for product being manufactured.
• Assure sufficient coolant and lubricant is applied to machine.
• Determine tooling wear and replacement needs; adjust or repair as required.
• Interact with other machine operators, leads, inspection, material handlers and maintenance personnel.
• Participate in small groups and safety/continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Reading shop orders

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

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• Posted on August 31, 2026

Locations

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Owatonna, MN 55060, USA

• On-site
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DIECA007182

Description

Quanex is looking for a Die Cast 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.

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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