Die Maintenance Assistant

Quanex is looking for a Die Maintenance Assistant to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

In this role you are responsible for assisting the die cast team.

The hours are Tuesday – Friday; 5am - 3:30pm.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary


• 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period


• Bonus Potential


• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans


• Paid Time Off & Holidays


• Various Work Schedules


• Tuition Assistance


• Wellness/Fitness Resources


• Training/Development


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


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

What’s attractive about the Die Maintenance Assistant?

• Growth Potential


• Team -Oriented Environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Obtains thorough instructions from Supervisor, Team Lead, Tool Room Machinist or Tooling and Process Engineer before proceeding with each task.


• Tears down, makes minor repairs on, lubricates and reassembles die to meet production schedules and process standards.


• Turns die casting nozzles to the proper radius required, using an engine lathe.


• Operates in a skillful manner a variety of machinists hand tools and inspection equipment for gaging purposes.


• Will assist with Preventive Maintenance program for Tool Room Machine Tools.


• Reports any malfunctioning machines to supervisor.

What You Bring:

• Must be able to work independently. Basic math, manual dexterity and skilled use of measuring instruments is required


• Three months are necessary to learn the basics of this job, six months to handle all aspects of the job with minimum supervision


• Continuous standing and moderate to heavy lifting

The targeted pay rate for this position is $20.00

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.