Mill Operator - 1st Shift (6am-2pm): Overtime & Growth

Quanex; Georgia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K match

ESPP

Disability & Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Support

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex in Jackson, GA is seeking a Mill Operator - 1st Shift. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm, with possible overtime. You will operate mills, inspect quality, and maintain a clean, safe work environment to meet production targets.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a starting hourly rate of $20.50, commensurate with experience. Join a team that embraces safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge and prior machine operation experience.
• Willingness to learn quality processes.
• Commitment to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Quality inspection and monitoring of product specifications.
• Operate and control mill machinery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards to supervisor.
• Attend scheduled hours consistently.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Machine operation

Willingness to learn quality process

Job description

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Mill Operator- 1st Shift

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• Posted on September 16, 2026

Locations

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Jackson, GA 30233, USA

• On-site
• Production & Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MILLO007807

Description

Quanex is looking for a Mill Operator - 1st Shiftto join our team located in Jackson, GA.

The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:00pm.

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
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Mill Operator?

• Hours & pay w/ overtime potential
• Variation of job tasks
• The company LIVES its values

What Success Looks Like:

• Quality inspection
• Machine operation
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Machine maintenance
• Follow all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines; and notify supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues
• Responsible for attending work on time and for scheduled hours each day.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

What You Bring:

• Mechanical knowledge
• Previous Machine Operation
• Willingness to learn quality process

The hourly rate for this position starts at $20.50 per hour commensurate with experience.

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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