Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Quanex; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition assistance

Safety-toe shoes provided

ESPectus? ESPP (employee stock)

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift to join our on-site team in St. Cloud, Minnesota. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment across motors, conveyors, and production machinery to support daily operations.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Applicants should have 3+ years in industrial maintenance and strong troubleshooting skills. Competitive hourly wage with full benefits and on-site training.

Qualifications

• 3+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical repair skills.
• Able to work on-site in St. Cloud, MN.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and modify production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and safety checks.
• Assist with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Multimeter

Pneumatic/hydraulic systems

Job description

Quanex is looking for aMaintenance Technician – 1st Shift to join our team located onsite in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Be the expert who keeps everything moving. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll use your mechanical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain the equipment that powers our operation. From motors and pneumatic systems to conveyors and production machinery, you'll tackle challenges that make a direct impact on productivity and performance.

You'll also be a champion for continuous improvement, helping identify opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency. We're looking for a dependable team player who brings a positive attitude, thrives in a hands-on environment, supports others, and takes pride in maintaining a safe workplace. If you enjoy solving complex problems and making a difference every day, this role is for you.

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour, starting wage varies based on your experience

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Work Hours if overtime is required: Will discuss further in interview, overtime may be at beginning or end of shift based on business needs and projects.

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
• 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
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Safety-toe shoes at no cost
• Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts

What’s attractive about the Maintenance Technician role?

• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
• World Class Safety records
• On-Site, hands-on physical therapy
• 90-day performance review with potential pay increase

What Success Looks Like:

• Leads and promotes a culture of safety first.
• Maintains, repairs, and modifies extruders, pullers, calibration tables, saws, etc.
• Repairs and reconditions hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Facility and grounds maintenance.
• Must be flexible with hours across all shifts to train and coach.

Your Credentials:

• High School education or equivalent required
• Intermediate level of experience with electrical and mechanical applications, as well as experience with mechanical and hand tools for equipment repair.
• 3+ years industrial maintenance experience, required
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferred
• Excellent communication skills, computers/systems skills, and organization skills

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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