Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift to join our team located onsite in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Be the expert who keeps everything moving. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll use your mechanical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain the equipment that powers our operation. From motors and pneumatic systems to conveyors and production machinery, you'll tackle challenges that make a direct impact on productivity and performance. You'll also be a champion for continuous improvement, helping identify opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency. We're looking for a dependable team player who brings a positive attitude, thrives in a hands-on environment, supports others, and takes pride in maintaining a safe workplace. If you enjoy solving complex problems and making a difference every day, this role is for you.
Requirements
- High School education or equivalent required
- 3+ years industrial maintenance experience is required
- Intermediate level of experience with electrical and mechanical applications
- Experience with mechanical and hand tools for equipment repair
- Excellent communication skills, computers/systems skills, and organization skills
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferred
Responsibilities
- Leads and promotes a culture of safety first.
- Maintains, repairs, and modifies extruders, pullers, calibration tables, saws, etc.
- Repairs or replaces defective parts.
- Repairs and reconditions hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Facility and grounds maintenance.
- Must be flexible with hours across all shifts to train and coach.
Benefits
- 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
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
- Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
- Tuition support for degree and continuous education
- Safety-toe shoes at no cost
- Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts
- Referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
