Whether you’re looking to work in production, maintenance, finance, accounting, human resources, marketing, operations, engineering, or research and development, we’ve got the career for you!
Meet the heart and soul of Quanex — our people! Hear firsthand from the amazing people who make Quanex a great place to work about what makes it so special.
A career at Quanex means endless opportunities. Manufacturing is always changing and evolving with job opportunities and technology.
From the CEO to the production workers on the lines, hear from multiple employees about why they work for Quanex.
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Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and hourly rates, comprehensive benefits and professional development support that ensures their personal growth and worklife balance. Our retention of highly skilled employees is reflective of our company’s approach to invest in people rather than positions.
When you join Quanex, you join the world’s leader in component manufacturing. You are part of a global team that works together to make a difference not only in this company, but in the world. You are A Part of Something Bigger.
Julie, Director of Human Resources
“As a Quanex employee, being a part of something bigger means I am part of a great network of people and resources that help each other to collaborate to make our business the best it can be every day.”
Juile joined Quanex in 2016 and oversees all human resources activities within the Mounds View plant, ensuring compliance with employment laws and promoting a positive work environment.
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Matt, Beam Saw Operator
“For me the best part of working at Quanex is they are able to work with my schedule. I can take my daughter to daycare without an impact on my schedule. They are able to meet my family’s needs outside of work.”
Since 2016, Matt has been a key member of our St. Cloud plant, operating the Beam Saw to precisely cut raw lumber into the smaller pieces needed for our custom cabinetry.
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Karen, Director of SEC Reporting & Assistant Controller
“At Quanex when I see something I want to work on or learn about, I know the opportunity is always there – I think it’s a great place to improve and grow.”
Karen has been a Quanex employee since 2015 and works in our Corporate Office overseeing all SEC reporting and consolidating financial information for Quanex.
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Ashton, Research & Development Specialist
“Quanex promotes work-life balance by allowing employees to have benefits such as maternity leave. I was able to spend 12 weeks at home with my newborn baby before coming back to work.”
Ashton started at Quanex in 2015 and as an R&D Specialist, she works on solving problems and performing final qualifications on raw materials to keep production operating at optimal speed.
Quanex is focused on making sustainable choices that will lead us into a future that is brighter than today, but sustainability at Quanex goes beyond just our environmental efforts. Our product innovations and process improvements minimize environmental impacts for present and future generations.
Each year through The Quanex Foundation, our employees participate in charitable giving and activities to make a difference in the areas and communities in which they work and live to strengthen relationships, demonstrate our commitment to social responsibility and improve connection.