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Cope Operator - 2nd Shift

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$23 - $34.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Cope Operator - 2nd Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota ... You will also be responsible for machine preventative maintenance (PMs). Your growth matters here.

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Cope Operator - 2nd Shift

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$23 - $34.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Cope Operator - 2nd Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota ... You will also be responsible for machine preventative maintenance (PMs). Your growth matters here.

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Die Cast Operator - Weekend Shift

Owatonna, MN · On-site

$26.66/hr

Quanex is looking for a Die Cast Machining Operator - Weekend Shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota. The hours are Friday - Sunday 6:00am - 6:30pm. In this role you are responsible to ...

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Cope Operator - 2nd Shift

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$23 - $34.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Cope Operator - 2nd Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota ... You will also be responsible for machine preventative maintenance (PMs). Your growth matters here.

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Endur Operator- 2nd Shift

Chatsworth, IL · On-site

$20.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Endur Operator to join our team located in Chatsworth, IL. The Endur Operator is to laser weld and roll form the spacer machine at standard rate while producing a high-quality ...

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Endur Operator- 2nd Shift

Chatsworth, IL · On-site

$20.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Endur Operator to join our team located in Chatsworth, IL. The Endur Operator is to laser weld and roll form the spacer machine at standard rate while producing a high-quality ...

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Die Cast Operator - Weekend Shift

Owatonna, MN · On-site

$26.66/hr

Quanex is looking for a Die Cast Machining Operator - Weekend Shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota. The hours are Friday - Sunday 6:00am - 6:30pm. In this role you are responsible to ...

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Die Cast Operator - Weekend Shift

Owatonna, MN · On-site

$26.66/hr

Quanex is looking for a Die Cast Machining Operator - Weekend Shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota. The hours are Friday - Sunday 6:00am - 6:30pm. In this role you are responsible to ...

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Cope Operator - 2nd Shift

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$23 - $34.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Cope Operator - 2nd Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota ... You will also be responsible for machine preventative maintenance (PMs). Your growth matters here.

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Endur Operator- 2nd Shift

Chatsworth, IL · On-site

$20.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Endur Operator to join our team located in Chatsworth, IL. The Endur Operator is to laser weld and roll form the spacer machine at standard rate while producing a high-quality ...

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Strip Mill Operator-2nd Shift

Cambridge, OH · On-site

$18/hr

The ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently. * Capable of maintaining quality control ... About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded ...

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Endur Operator- 2nd Shift

Chatsworth, IL

$20.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Endur Operator to join our team located in Chatsworth, IL. The Endur Operator is to laser weld and roll form the spacer machine at standard rate while producing a high-quality ...

Quanex

Strip Mill Operator-2nd Shift

Cambridge, OH · On-site

$18/hr

The ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently. * Capable of maintaining quality control ... About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded ...

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Tenoner Operator - 2nd Shift

Saint Cloud, MN

$23 - $34.50/hr

Quanex is looking for a Tenoner Operator - 2nd Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud ... You will also be responsible for machine preventative maintenance (PMs). Your growth matters here.

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Moulder Operator - Day Shift

Orwell, OH · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Quanex is looking for a Moulder Operator - Day Shift to join our team located in Orwell, Ohio. If ... Set-Up, operate, and verify work on assigned machine. * Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly ...

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Moulder Operator - Night Shift

Foreston, MN · On-site

$22.96 - $28.56/hr

Quanex is looking for a Moulder Operator - 2nd Shift to join our team located in Foreston ... Set-Up, operate, and verify work on assigned machine. * Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly ...

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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.

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Cope Operator - 2nd Shift

Quanex

Saint Cloud, MN • On-site

$23 - $34.50/hr

Full-time, Other

Posted 4 days ago

Quanex rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

458th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Cope Operator – 2nd Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in producing quality results, this role offers the opportunity to build your skills on a variety of specialized equipment. As a Cope Operator, you'll set up, operate, and inspect cope, helping ensure our products meet the highest standards for quality and craftsmanship. You will also be responsible for machine preventative maintenance (PMs).

Your growth matters here. As you become proficient on additional equipment, consistently achieve production goals, and share your expertise by training others, you'll have opportunities to advance and take on greater responsibility within the team.

Salary: $23.00-$34.50 per hour (rate includes 15% shift differential), starting wage varies based on your experience

New Hire Bonus: $1,000, payout increments at 30-days, 60-days and 6-months of employment!

Work Hours: Monday – Thursday 4:30pm – 2:00am, Friday 2:30pm – 6:30pm

Work Hours if overtime is required: Monday – Thursday 4:30pm – 4:00am, Friday 2:30pm – 11:00pm, potential Saturdays

We Offer You!

  • Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
  • Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
  • PTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away
  • 401(k) with company match & vesting
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life insurance provided
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist
  • Safety-toe shoes at no cost
  • Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts
  • Referral bonuses

What’s attractive about the Cope Operator role?

  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
  • World Class Safety records
  • Clean and well-lit work environment.
  • On-Site, hands-on physical therapy
  • 90-day performance review with potential pay increase

What Success Looks Like:

  • Follow all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines.
  • Monitors product to ensure that quality standards are being met.
  • Set-Up, operate, and verify work on assigned machine.
  • Accurately, thoroughly, and legibly completes all documentation related to the position.
  • Ability to train others as requested.
  • Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers.

What You Bring:

  • High School or equivalent education, required.
  • 6 months+ of related machine operating experience, preferred.
  • Ability to read prints and measuring instruments.
  • Ability to perform detailed work that requires high levels of concentration.
  • Bringing a positive attitude and team-oriented mentality.

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.

NOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.

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.

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