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Assembler - 1st Shift

Quanex and Careers
Owatonna, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026

Quanex is looking for an Assembler - 1st shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

The hours for this position are Monday - Thursday from 5:00AM - 3:30PM.

In this role you are responsible for assembling finished window hardware products for shipment to customers.

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
  • Quarterly Bonus Potential

What’s attractive about the Assembler position:

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

What Success Looks Like:

  • Assemble metal parts.
  • Read order to verify parts are correct.
  • Check the quality of components before assembling.
  • Record daily individual or work center production quantity.
  • Inspect the final assembled part.
  • Assemble boxes for final packing of product.
  • May assist in machine set-up as necessary.
  • Assist in training department personnel with operations and procedures.
  • May make minor adjustments to machines to keep them in working order.

What You Bring:

  • Experience in manufacturing operations preferred but not required.

The salary range for this position is starting at $17.00.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $17

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