Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift to join our team located in Rice Lake, WI.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:00p-6:30a | Overtime needs vary daily during the busy season.


The hourly range for this position is $23/hr - $32/hr + $3/hr shift differential based on experience with opportunity for pay increase on an annual basis.


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
• On-site physical therapist available to employees on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Annual safety-shoe allowance, with all other required PPE provided and readily available.

What's attractive about the Maintenance Technician?

• Opportunity to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• Work with manufacturing equipment throughout the facility
• Strong team environment
• Opportunity to expand a broad technical skill set
• Long-term growth opportunities

What Success Looks Like:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Repair or replace defective parts and components.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to avoid equipment breakdowns.
• Collaborate with other team members to address maintenance needs.
• Document all maintenance and repair activities accurately.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of spare parts and equipment.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Your Credentials:

• igh school diploma or equivalent required; technical school, trade school, apprenticeship experience, or relevant certification is highly valued.
• Approximately two to three years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or in industrial/manufacturing maintenance preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing knowledge with proven troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics and use maintenance tools and equipment proficiently.
• Experience working with multiple types of manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with dependable attendance.

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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