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Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Owatonna, MN

$21.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Machine Operator - 2nd shift to operate a Fluidized Sand Bed with our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota. In this role you are responsible for operating the Fluidized Sand ...

Quanex

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Owatonna, MN

$21.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Machine Operator - 2nd shift to operate a Fluidized Sand Bed with our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota. In this role you are responsible for operating the Fluidized Sand ...

Quanex

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Owatonna, MN

$21.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Machine Operator - 2nd shift to operate a Fluidized Sand Bed with our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota. In this role you are responsible for operating the Fluidized Sand ...

Quanex

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Owatonna, MN · On-site

$21.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Machine Operator - 2nd shift to operate a Fluidized Sand Bed with our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota. In this role you are responsible for operating the Fluidized Sand ...

Quanex

Mold Operator

Zanesville, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Quanex is looking for a Mold Operator to join our team located in Zanesville, OH. As a Mold ... Safely remove parts from the blow molding machine to maintain the machine operation & cycle time ...

Quanex

Mold Operator

Zanesville, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Quanex is looking for a Mold Operator to join our team located in Zanesville, OH. As a Mold ... Safely remove parts from the blow molding machine to maintain the machine operation & cycle time ...

Quanex

Mold Operator

Zanesville, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Quanex is looking for a Mold Operator to join our team located in Zanesville, OH. As a Mold ... Safely remove parts from the blow molding machine to maintain the machine operation & cycle time ...

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Do workers at Quanex get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
37% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does Quanex pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
58% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At Quanex, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
73% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Quanex affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
91% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Quanex?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 67% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 25% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers at Quanex worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Quanex workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
65% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Quanex workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
63% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Quanex?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
84% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do Quanex managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
86% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Quanex spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
11% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Quanex?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
74% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at Quanex good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
55% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Quanex feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Quanex get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
77% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Quanex?

Most people feel stressed out here.
82% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Quanex enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
57% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Quanex recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Quanex?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
53% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Quanex?

Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 76% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Quanex’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
88% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Quanex is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
65% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

What other companies are hiring for Machine Operator jobs?

What are the most popular jobs at Quanex?

What are the most popular categories at Quanex?

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Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Quanex

Owatonna, MN

$21.50/hr

Full-time, Other

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Machine Operator - 2nd shift to operate a Fluidized Sand Bed with our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

In this role you are responsible for operating the Fluidized Sand Bed in a safe and efficient manner. This role is critical to supporting our paint lines to ensure schedules and customer orders are fulfilled.

The hours for this role are Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 2:00pm

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
  • Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Dynamic Culture & People-just to name a few!

What’s attractive about this position?

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

What Success Looks Like:

  • Operate the Fluidized Sand Bed machine.
  • Operate overhead crane lifting system to load/unload Sand Bed Machine
  • Manually load baskets with paint fixtures
  • Work safely around high temperature components.
  • Keeps work area clean of sand to prevent slip hazards.
  • Follow all safety procedures, rules and guidelines
  • Notify supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues.
  • Responsible for attending work on time and for scheduled hours each day.
  • Crosstrain in paint line activities as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

What You Bring:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Experience in manufacturing operations.

The hourly salary for this position is $21.50/ hour + $1.00 / hour in an added shift differential.

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.

Company Description

With locations around the world, Quanex Building Products Corporation is an industry-leading manufacturer of components sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers in the building products industry. Quanex designs and produces energy-efficient fenestration products in addition to kitchen and bath cabinet components.