Skill Machine Operator - Days

Quanex; Molalla (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness/Fitness Resources

401K Matching/Vesting

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Referral Bonus

Dynamic Culture & People

Job summary

Quanex in Molalla, Oregon is seeking a Skilled Machine Operator - Days to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, and verify the quality of work on woodworking machines to meet production standards. Experience with molder, cope, or tenoner machines is a plus.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and multiple work schedules. This position runs 5:00am–1:30pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime potential based on production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years operating a molder, cope or tenoner machine preferred.
• 1+ years in woodworking, manufacturing, or machine programming.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines.
• Set‑up, operate, and verify work on assigned machine.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance as required.
• Monitor product to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Machine operation

Blueprint reading

Quality monitoring

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Molder

Cope machine

Tenoner machine

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Skilled Machine Operator - Days to join our team located in Molalla, Oregon! In this role, you will set‑up, operate and verify the quality of work on machines. This will contribute to consistently meeting production standards and qualifications. If you have operated a molder, cope, or tenoner machine, this role may be for you!

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness/Fitness Resources
• 401K Matching/Vesting
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral Bonus
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Skilled Machine Operator!

• Hours & Pay w/ overtime potential
• 5:00am - 1:30pm (Monday to Friday)
• Pay range is $19.96 - $24.95 per hour and based on experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Follow all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines.
• Sets-up, operates, and verifies work on assigned machine.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance as required.
• Monitors product to ensure quality standards are being met.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in operating a molder, cope, or tenoner machine
• 1+ years of experience in woodworking, manufacturing, and/or machine programming
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Basic knowledge of maintenance and tooling

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.