Maintenance Technician, First Shift

Job overview

The Maintenance Technician role is onsite in Cannon Falls, MN, on first shift from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay is $26–$36 per hour, based on previous experience in a similar work environment. Quanex describes its manufacturing work as serving fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor-products markets. The technician maintains plant equipment and helps minimize production downtime through mechanical and electrical repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and troubleshooting. The role also supports safe and reliable plant operations through equipment and facility repairs.

What you'll do

• Diagnose and repair machinery and equipment
• install machinery and related hookups
• disassemble, repair, and rebuild equipment
• perform preventive maintenance
• order or fabricate parts
• work with engineering and tool makers on equipment
• repair machine guards
• and perform facility maintenance involving carpentry, plumbing, welding, hydraulics, and related work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance technician

quanex

cannon falls mn

first shift

8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

$26–$36/hr

mechanical repair

electrical repair

preventive maintenance

plant equipment

welding

manufacturing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus potential, 401(k) with 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid disability and life insurance, paid time off and holidays, tuition support, and employee resource groups.

Why this role

First shift is 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The posting lists a $26–$36 hourly range and requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

About the employer

Quanex is hiring for this role. Industry: Unclassified (placeholder). Sector: 99.