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Machinist

Quanex
Statesville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026
Quanex is looking for a Machinist to join our team located in Statesville, NC.

As a Machinist, you will support operations within the plant by producing or modifying extrusion tooling and various manufacturing equipment components.

We Offer You!

  • Competitive Salary and bonus potential
  • 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
  • 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
  • Set up and operates Wire EDMs, CNC mills, lathes, Bridgeports, drill presses, cylindrical grinders, surface grinders, and EDM drills to produce specified dimensions and finishes on a wide variety of materials.

What Success Looks Like

  • Set up and operate Wire EDMs, CNC mills, lathes, Bridgeports, drill presses, cylindrical grinders, surface grinders, and EDM drills to produce specified dimensions and finishes on a wide variety of materials.
  • Use of all measuring instruments, such as calipers, depth mics, indicators, and holds tolerances within drawing specifications.
  • Manufacture new and replacement tooling or fixturing, working from drawings, machine sketches, layouts, blueprints, etc., or verbal instructions.
  • Analyze tooling being returned to Toolroom to make sure they are in good working condition before being placed back on shelf.
  • Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards, making proper use of PPE and use of LOTO, as required.
  • Maintain adequate attendance levels, be prompt, and timely.
  • Ability to Stand, sit, stoop and squat g can be expected along with lifting or with other means of tooling, parts, containers and raw materials. Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus.

What You Bring: (List no more than 3-4 bullets)

  • GED or High School education preferred.
  • Minimal (5) yrs. Machining, Toolmaker, repair experience or equivalent education/experience required.

Select One Of The Following To Incorporate Pay Transparency

  • The hourly rate falls within a range of $21.95 to $32.92, depending on experience, qualifications, and job responsibilities.

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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