Die Cast Machining Operator - 2nd shift

  • Quanex Building Products Corporation
  • Owatonna, Minnesota
  • Full Time

Quanex is looking for a Die Cast Machining Operator - 2nd shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

In this role you are responsible to set up and operate department machines to perform secondary operations in zinc components, plus associated equipment, in accordance with established production and quality standards.

The hours are Monday to Thursday from 3:30pm - 2:00am.

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
  • Dynamic Culture & People – Just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Die Cast Machining Operator?

  • Ability to Make an Impact
  • Growth Potential
  • Team-Oriented Environment

What Success Looks Like:

  • Operate machine in performing required operations in accordance with established production and quality standards.
  • Perform required machine setups consistent with machine and product specifications; changes tools, cutters, fixtures.
  • Use gauges to check parts to assure they conform to quality and engineering blueprints and specifications.
  • Make machine adjustments and tool changes as necessary to correct or maintain product quality.
  • Clean machine and work area and ensure proper lubricants and coolants are adequately applied to machine.
  • Make minor machine repairs and notify Lead of machine malfunctions.
  • Order parts and bench stock as required.

What You Bring:

  • Problem Solving and Decision Making - Determine appropriate setup for product being manufactured Skills, Knowledge & Ability.
  • Determine if parts meet quality standards. Errors in judgment may be detected in subsequent steps or not until they have caused noticeable costs in time or money.

The targeted salary for this position is $24.00 dollars per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

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 .

Job ID: 522649352
Originally Posted on: 5/27/2026

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