CNC Programmer/Operator

Quanex is looking for a CNC Programmer/Operator to join our team in Rice Lake, WI.

We Offer You!

• 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


• Tuition support for degree and continuous education


• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment


• On-site employee fitness center

What’s attractive about the CNC Programmer/Operator position?

• Opportunity to work with a great team


• Supportive & collaborative culture


• The Company LIVES its values

What Success Looks Like:

• Set up, operate, and program CNC machines


• Create and optimize programs using Mastercam (CAM software)


• Read blueprints, 3D models, and GD&T to plan machining strategies


• Choose tooling, speeds/feeds, and workholding for efficient production


• Perform full machine setups (fixturing, probing, tool setting)


• Inspect parts and materials using precision measuring tools


• Maintain equipment and workspace; assist with toolroom machines and team collaboration

What You Bring:

• CNC machining and programming experience required (Mastercam preferred)


• Ability to read complex blueprints and perform full setups independently


• Strong understanding of G-code, toolpaths, and machining fundamentals


• Proficient with precision measurement tools and inspection processes


• Detail-oriented, self-motivated team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills

The hourly range for this position starts at $27/hr.

Click the link below to learn more about what we do in our Rice Lake, WI facility.

Rice Lake Spotlight Video

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.