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Machine Operator

Quanex
Statesville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Quanex is looking for a Machine Operator to join our 2nd Shift team located in Statesville, NC.

Join a well-established industry that provides a structured pathway for long-term growth in a technically skilled, high-demand field. Build expertise through hands-on experience and formal training, developing the knowledge and skills needed to advance in your career.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Hourly Rate is $19 to $22.50 $1/hour for shift premium for 2nd shift.

We Offer You!

  • Competitive Salary and 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
  • Monthly leadership Webinars (include for supervisory positions)
  • Air-Conditioned facility

What’s attractive about the Production Associate position?

  • Collaborative & Team-Oriented Environment
  • Weekly Access to Occupational Therapy Support
  • Opportunities to Develop Specialized Skills
  • Career Growth & Comprehensive On-the-Job Training
  • Safe working environment
  • Stable work schedule

What Success Looks Like

  • Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
  • Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
  • Maintain clean and safe workspace (housekeeping and sanitation) Accepts other duties assigned by the Supervisor within the scope of the position.
  • Ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

What You Bring

  • Minimum of 1 year of successful experience as a Machine Operator in manufacturing facility a plus, we will train due to the particular skills needed.
  • Good knowledge and experience working with production procedures and processes.
  • Able to identify machine or process issues and analyze for resolution. Able to speak up and ask for help or clarification if needed.
  • Must be able to work with others well. Good communication and team skills. Able to present information in a positive way. Able to communicate well to others within organization.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
  • Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
  • High School or GED.

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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