Punch Press Operator - 2nd shift

Quanex is looking for a Punch Press Operator - 2nd shift to join our team in Owatonna, Minnesota.

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

The Punch Press Operator is responsible for safely operating mechanical and/or hydraulic punch presses.

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 Punch Press Operator position?

Ability to Make an Impact

Quarterly Bonus Potential

Growth Potential

What Success Looks Like:

Set up and operate punch press equipment per job specifications (single-hit, progressive dies)

Load metal blanks or coils, align dies and feeds

Perform basic machine adjustments to maintain part quality

Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and inspection plans

Monitor press performance and conduct in-process quality checks

Complete accurate production records and downtime logs

Maintain safe work practices and use required PPE

Assist with die changes and minor preventative maintenance

What You Bring:

Prior punch press or stamping experience

Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail

Ability to read blueprints and operate calipers, micrometers, and other gauges

Forklift experience or certification

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for a full shift

The hourly wage for this position is $24.00 per hour.

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.

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