Multicraft Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Maintenance Technician at our Leetonia, OH location. In this role, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all production and facilities equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. This position must have excellent diagnostic abilities and repair skills across various fields, including mechanical systems, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, and electrical systems. The Maintenance Technician must have familiarity with PLC troubleshooting. 

This is a night shift position from 6pm to 6am with rotating weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to service calls from all departments involving breakdowns to diagnose and repair equipment as required. Responsible for prioritizing repairs with input and direction from plant leadership.

• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus and discusses it with other maintenance technicians including Maintenance Supervisor. Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty hydraulic or pneumatic components; mechanical components, including but not limited to bearings, couplings, etc; combustion components; and electronic components, including but not limited to, power supplies, processor, printed circuit boards, etc.

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance (P.M.) on plant equipment including, but not limited to, extrusion presses and auxiliary equipment, melting furnace, casting unit, billet saw, homogenizing furnace, etc.

• Conducts daily inspection of the operation of the air compressors and compressed air system including maintenance of oil levels, air filters, dryer operation, etc.

• Conducts daily inspection of the operation of the cooling water system including maintenance of the water level, water quality, water filtration, etc.

• Performs daily inspection of the operation of the extrusion presses including maintenance of the oil levels, oil leaks, billet heater operation, cutoff saw operation, transfer operation, stretcher operation, etc.

• Installs and/or modifies equipment in cooperation with leadership to improve the reliability, simplify the operation, improve operational safety, etc.

• Complete tasks in a timely manner relative to CMMS.

• Follows company rules, regulations and policies regarding work and safety practices.

• Maintains a neat and orderly work area including general housekeeping of the work area upon completion of a repair. Assists with general housekeeping of the maintenance area.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education 

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

Experience

• Five or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Experience should include welding competency, hydraulic and pneumatic circuit components, knowledge of relay logic components, PLC logic components, bearing, gear reducers, equipment alignment and piping installation.

• Five to seven years in a manufacturing environment.

• Two to five years electrical experience required.

• Five to seven years electrical experience preferred.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and electrical measurement instrumentation.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

• Ability to use measuring devices, rulers, micrometers, etc.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

• Ability to read maintenance blueprints, hydraulic schematics, ladder diagrams and bill of materials.

• Regular attendance is required.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available.

Perks of the Job

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Disability and life insurance

• 401(k) with matching contribution

• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays

• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement

• Daily pay available

• Relocation assistance available

Why Our People Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture

• Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring, and growth

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands

• Wellness incentive program

• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way. 

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit Pennex.com or check out other opportunities within the MX Holdings family of companies at MXHoldings.com.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran, or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of brands, including Metal Exchange and Pennex, are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email View email address on us.fitly.work.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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