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Maintenance Technician I - Day Shift

Quanex · Richmond, IN

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Quanex (industrial) in Richmond, IN. Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
CATIA / NX
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 114 other live reliability postings in Indiana.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 50%
  • PLC 48%
  • Welding 38%
  • Root cause 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Quanex

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from QuanexAs posted on their careers site.Show

Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician I - Day Shift to join our team located in Richmond IN.

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, and resolving complex issues related to motors, pneumatics, tools, and production machines and equipment.

Mon- Thurs 5:00 am - 3:30 pm and Fridays as needed.

We Offer You!

  • •Competitive Salary
  • •Bonus Potential
  • •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

What’s attractive about the Maintenance Technician I?

  • •A company that lives it's values
  • •Dynamic Culture and People

What Success Looks Like

  • •Repairs and reconditions hydraulic/pneumatic systems (airlines, solenoids).
  • •Replaces and repairs electrical equipment/components.
  • •Repairs and maintains material systems.
  • •Installs plumbing, air and electrical utilities necessary for machine operation.
  • •Ensures machine properly functions (voltage, proper operation).
  • •Observes mechanical devices in operation and to locate causes of trouble.
  • •Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
  • •Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
  • •Repairs or replaces defective parts.
  • •Lubricates and cleans parts.
  • •Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
  • •Support facility maintenance
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Your Credentials

  • •3+ years’ experience preferred- Individuals with less experience will be considered with training opportunities available for the right candidate.
  • •Intermediate level of experience with and knowledge of electrical and mechanical applications.
  • •Intermediate experience with the use of a variety of hand and mechanical tools for equipment repair.

The hourly rate falls within a range of $26.00/hr to $33.00/hr depending on experience, qualifications, and the job responsibilities.

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 .

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