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Summer Help: Production Operator - 1st Shift

Quanex
Cannon, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Quanex is looking for a Summer Help: Production Operator to join our 1st Shift team located in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

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.

Our Production Operators are responsible for performing changeovers, packing parts and performing quality checks, to meet production standards and quality requirements on extrusion lines.

We Offer You!

  • Training & Professional Development
  • Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Production Associate position?

  • Collaborative & Team-Oriented Environment
  • Growth Potential & On the Job Training
  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 6:30am-3:00pm

What Success Looks Like

  • Performs changeovers, packs components, and performs quality checks, to meet production standards and quality requirements on extrusion lines.
  • Follows all safety procedures, utilizes safety devices and identifies any existing or potential safety issues.
  • Follows standard work procedures for packaging, quality inspection, and machine operation.
  • Maintains an organized and clean work area.
  • Assists other departments as needed under direction from Team Leader.

The hourly rate starts at $21/hr.

What You Bring

  • Positive attitude and a strong desire to learn
  • Accountability and initiative

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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