PUNCH PRESS OPERATOR 2nd shift

  • Quanex Building Products Corporation
  • Owatonna, Minnesota
  • Full Time

Quanex is looking for a Punch Press Operator to join our team on 2nd shift, Monday - Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am.

A 90-day training program will occur on 1st shift with the hours of Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm. Upon completion of the training program this will transition to the 2nd shift.

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
  • 90-Day Training Program (1st Shift)

What's attractive about the Punch Press Operator position?

  • Ability to Make an Impact
  • Quarterly Bonus Potential
  • Growth Potential

What Success Looks Like:

  • Set up and operate punch press equipment per job specifications (single-hit, progressive dies) Job Responsibility.
  • 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
  • Responsible for attending work on time and for scheduled hours each day.
  • Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

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 for this position is $25.00 per hour which includes $1.00/hour for shift premium for eligible hours worked.

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.

Job ID: 482799087
Originally Posted on: 6/26/2025

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