Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Quanex; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 5% company match

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for degree and ongoing

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in Cannon Falls, MN. The role involves mechanical and electrical repairs on plant equipment and scheduled preventive maintenance. The 3rd shift runs from 10:30pm to 7am, with a pay range of $26.00–$36.00 per hour plus shift differential based on experience.

You will work in a collaborative environment, diagnose issues, install and repair equipment, and support safety and efficiency initiatives across the facility.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent problem solver with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair machinery and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Install machinery, fixtures and hook-ups for equipment.
• Disassemble, diagnose and rebuild equipment as needed.
• Order or fabricate parts using welding, machining, electrical and mechanical processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment as scheduled.
• Collaborate with engineering and tool makers to design and fabricate new equipment.
• Fabricate and repair machine guards and safety attachments.
• Follow safety rules when handling chemicals or hazardous waste.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding and hydraulics in plant improvements.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding

Machining

Electrical

Plumbing

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift to join our team located in Cannon Falls, MN.

The Maintenance Technician will perform mechanical and electrical repairs on all equipment in the plant and preventive maintenance when scheduled.

3rd Shift = 10:30pm to 7am

$26.00 - $36.00/hr. w/ shift differential and based on previous experience in a similar environment.

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
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s Attractive about the Maintenance Technician?

• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Knowledgeable and motivated team members.
• Growth Potential

What Success Looks Like

• Diagnose and repair machinery and equipment operating problems and breakdowns as promptly as possible to minimize production downtime.
• Install machinery, fixtures and necessary plumbing, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical and related hook-ups for the machinery.
• Disassemble, diagnose, repair and rebuild various company equipment and machines.
• Order or fabricate required parts for service or repair of equipment and machines, utilizing welding, machining, electrical and mechanical processes.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties on machinery and equipment as assigned.
• Work with engineering & tool makers to design and fabrication of new equipment and machines.
• Fabricate and repair machine guards, and related attachments to facilitate or increase safety.
• Must be knowledgeable in the safety requirements of handling chemicals and/or hazardous waste.
• Perform maintenance duties involving carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding, brazing, cutting and hydraulics in repairing or improving plant facilities, machinery or equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Credentials

• Requires minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Excellent problem solver with exceptional organization and communication skills.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems with little or no supervision.

About Quanex, A Part Of Something BiggerSM

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.