Licensed Electrician - 2nd Shift

About the role

Licensed Electrician position on 2nd Shift in Owatonna, MN. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The role covers all electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs of company equipment, plus installation, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing systems.

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor products markets. The company focuses on continuous innovation, production efficiency, community engagement, shareholder value, and employee growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of electrical functions for installing or repairing equipment and machines in both plant and office areas.
• Calculate load requirements of all new equipment and install new circuits.
• Install new machinery, fixtures, and necessary electric, plumbing, and related hook‑ups for equipment to become fully operational.
• Diagnose problems and repair machinery and equipment promptly to minimize downtime; includes all electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic machine operations.
• Determine repair parts and supplies needed and requisition them through Maintenance Supervisor or Lead.
• Record all electrical installations requiring state inspection in the Electrical Inspection Log.
• Assist in developing and performing preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment and machines in plant and office.
• Train and mentor unlicensed electricians and operators.
• Use a variety of skilled trade technologies to repair and/or rebuild equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of safety requirements for handling chemicals and/or hazardous waste.
• Follow all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines; notify supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues.
• Attend work on time and for scheduled hours each day.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Assist in training department personnel with operations and procedures.
• Make minor adjustments to machines to keep them in working order.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Minnesota Class A Master, Class A Journeyman, and/or Maintenance Electrician license required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience preferred.
• Strong analytical ability, including analyzing, troubleshooting, and performing complex repairs.
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills; hydraulic and pneumatic skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with 5% company match (vested after 2 years)
• 15% immediate return through Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employer‑paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Various work schedules
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• $3,000 New Hire Bonus

Pay

Starting range: $35.00 – $37.80 per hour, depending on experience. 2nd shift differential adds $2.50 per hour.

Schedule

2nd Shift, Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM.