Industrial Multiskilled Maintenance Technician (PLC/Electromechanical)

Shape the night with Pennex in Leetonia, OH

When the clock strikes 6:00 p.m., our production lines come alive — and so does our maintenance team. As an Industrial Multiskilled Maintenance Technician, you’ll keep critical aluminum casting and extrusion operations running smoothly through sharp diagnostics, thoughtful repairs, and preventive care that prevents downtime before it starts.

Schedule

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

What your night looks like

• Jump on service calls from any department, triage breakdowns, and decide repair priorities with plant leadership.
• Diagnose and repair issues across hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, mechanical systems (bearings, couplings, gear reducers, alignments), and electrical systems (power supplies, processors, PCBs, relay/PLC logic).
• Leverage PLC troubleshooting skills to identify faults and restore equipment to optimal performance.
• Execute preventive maintenance on extrusion presses and auxiliary equipment, melting furnaces, casting units, billet saws, and homogenizing furnaces.
• Perform daily checks: air compressors/compressed air (oil levels, filters, dryers), cooling water systems (levels, quality, filtration), and extrusion presses (oil levels/leaks, billet heater, cutoff saw, transfers, stretcher).
• Install or modify equipment to enhance reliability, simplify operation, and elevate safety — partnering closely with leadership.
• Close work orders promptly and accurately in the CMMS.
• Work safely, follow all company rules and procedures, and leave each area cleaner than you found it. Support upkeep of the maintenance shop.
• Pitch in on other tasks as needed to keep the plant running.

What you bring

Education

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

Experience

• Five or more years of related maintenance experience and/or training; or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Hands-on proficiency with welding; hydraulic and pneumatic circuits; relay and PLC logic; bearings; 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.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedures, blueprints, hydraulic schematics, ladder diagrams, bills of materials, and electrical measurement instrumentation.
• Write clear reports and routine correspondence.
• Comfort with math fundamentals: add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Use precision tools (rulers, micrometers, measuring devices) confidently.
• Troubleshoot problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized settings.
• Regular attendance and reliability.

Rewards and growth

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid vacation and 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 people thrive here

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture
• Shared values: Safety, Integrity, Caring, Growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

About Pennex

For nearly 50 years, Pennex has grown into a leading provider of aluminum cast products and extrusions. Across Ohio and Pennsylvania, our advanced facilities cast billet, extrude custom shapes, and fabricate finished components for customers in automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables, and distribution. Our difference is how we do it — through Safety, Integrity, Caring, and Growth. We innovate for customers, foster a safe and respectful workplace, and support our communities with a clear purpose: to make a positive impact.

Compensation transparency

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.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

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 [email protected].

Eligibility and screening

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.

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.

Confidentiality Agreement Required:Yes