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Maintenance Tech I - Day Shift

Quanex
St Cloud, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician – Day Shift to join our team located onsite in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

In this role, you will repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment while resolving complex issues related to motors, pneumatics, tools, conveyer systems, and production machines. Responsibilities will also include building and grounds maintenance. You are the driving force for improvement in your department. You must project a positive attitude, be open and willing to help others, be flexible, have excellent attendance and comply with all safety rules and procedures, while ensuring your team is following them as well.

Hourly wage: $28.00 - 32.00, pay based on experience

New Hire Bonus: $1,000, payout increments at 30-days, 60-days and 6-months of employment!

Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM- 5:30 PM. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

We Offer You!

  • Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
  • Medical insurance with opportunities to earn premium discounts through healthy living programs
  • 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
  • 90-day performance review for pay adjustment
  • Supportive, people-first culture

What’s attractive about the Team Lead position?

  • Will have an impact on the success of the company.
  • Growth Potential
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment

What Success Looks Like

  • 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.
  • Must be flexible with hours across all shifts to train and coach.

Your Credentials

  • High School education or equivalent required
  • Intermediate level of experience with electrical and mechanical applications, as well as experience with mechanical and hand tools for equipment repair.
  • 3 years industrial maintenance experience, required
  • 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferred
  • Excellent communication skills, computers/systems skills, and organization skills

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.

Salary : $28 - $32

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