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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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Maintenance Manager

Quanex Building Products

Saint Cloud, MN • On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 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 539 rated manufacturers

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our team located onsite in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

The Plant Engineering Maintenance Manager leads the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of all maintenance and asset reliability activities within a cabinet manufacturing operation. This role is accountable for maximizing equipment uptime, improving OEE, reducing unplanned downtime, and extending asset life through disciplined preventive and predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and strong people leadership. The Maintenance & Reliability Manager partners closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, hours may vary depending on business needs and will be discussed during interview.

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, 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
  • Supportive, people-first culture

What’s attractive about the Plant Engineering Maintenance Manager position?

  • Will have an impact on the success of the company.
  • Visibility and access to senior leaders within the company.
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment

What Success Looks Like:

  • Own plant-level asset reliability strategy, ensuring high availability of critical production equipment.
  • Lead reliability improvement initiatives targeting OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and schedule attainment.
  • Implement disciplined maintenance planning and scheduling, coordinating closely with Production to optimize downtime.
  • Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians, electricians, contractors, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with all OSHA, NFPA, and environmental requirements, with particular emphasis on LOTO, machine guarding, and combustible dust controls.
  • Own the maintenance budget, balancing cost control with asset risk and uptime requirements.
  • Provide maintenance and reliability leadership for the new equipment installations, line expansions, and automation projects.

Your Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance and reliability, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong expertise in mechanical, electrical, and controls systems within industrial manufacturing.
  • Proven experience improving equipment uptime, OEE, and maintenance cost performance.
  • Hands-on experience with CMMS implementation or optimization.

Preferred

  • Experience in cabinet, furniture, wood products, or panel processing manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with CNC woodworking equipment, finishing systems, and dust collection.
  • TPM, CMRP, Six Sigma, or Lean certifications.
  • Experience leading multi-site reliability initiatives.

Salary: $105K- $125K annually, with bonus potential.

Call or text 320-363-9164 to apply!

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.

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