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Punch Press Operator - 2nd shift

Quanex
Owatonna, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026
Quanex is looking for a Punch Press Operator - 2nd shift to join our team in Owatonna, Minnesota.

The hours for this position are Monday - Thursday from 3:30pm - 2am.

The Punch Press Operator is responsible for safely operating mechanical and/or hydraulic punch presses.

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
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Punch Press Operator position?

  • Ability to Make an Impact
  • Growth Potential

What Success Looks Like

  • Set up and operate punch press equipment per job specifications (single-hit, progressive dies)
  • Load metal blanks or coils, align dies and feeds
  • Perform basic machine adjustments to maintain part quality
  • Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and inspection plans
  • Monitor press performance and conduct in-process quality checks
  • Complete accurate production records and downtime logs
  • Maintain safe work practices and use required PPE
  • Assist with die changes and minor preventative maintenance

What You Bring

  • Prior punch press or stamping experience
  • Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to read blueprints and operate calipers, micrometers, and other gauges
  • Forklift experience or certification Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for a full shift

The hourly wage range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr. plus $1.00 per hour for 2nd shift hours.

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.

Salary : $24 - $27

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