Maintenance Technician Quanex

Coshoctonchamber; Cambridge, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

ESPP

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support

Employee Resource Groups

Onsite Wellness Facility

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Quanex in Cambridge, OH is hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift Maintenance Technicians to maintain production lines with a strong preventive maintenance program. The role offers $34–$40 per hour plus shift differential and potential bonuses, with the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10pm and 3rd shift from 10pm to 6am.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, strong mechanical skills, ability to troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V, read schematics, and learn new equipment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced mechanical skills; ability to rebuild components.
• Experience with preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting on 480V and below.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Pass hands-on skills test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment to ensure robust operation via preventive maintenance.
• Perform general maintenance on all equipment.
• Assist in implementing new equipment and improvements.
• Complete repairs with thorough follow-through and customer feedback.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and line workers to solve issues.
• Diagnose failed components and work safely on voltages up to 480V.
• Coordinate updates with off-shift maintenance and other team members.
• Leverage PLCs, HMIs, and safety controllers to improve plant automation.
• Attend external training/seminars for ongoing education.
• Hands-on skills test participation required.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Equipment diagnostics

Read schematics

PLC/HMI knowledge

DVM use

Team coordination

Tools

PLC/Robot HMIs

Electrical safety tools

DVM/Multimeter

Job description

Quanex is looking to grow our 2nd & 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician teams in Cambridge, OH. Become a Part of Something Bigger when you build a career at Quanex!

Hourly Rate: $34-$40/hr. commensurate with experience + shift differential and bonus potential
2nd Shift: Mon-Fri - 2pm to 10pm
3rd Shift: Sun-Thu 10pm-6am

Job ID:293528463

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary with 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
• Onsite Wellness Resources: Fitness Facility and Massage Therapist
• Growth Potential in a Team-Oriented Environment

What Success Looks Like:

• The Maintenance Technician will ensure robust operation of equipment through preventative maintenance and continuous improvement
• Performing general maintenance of all equipment
• Assisting in the implementation of new equipment and equipment improvements
• Performing thorough work and follow-through on the repairs through feedback from internal customers
• Communicate with other maintenance personnel and line workers to solve equipment issues and perform sustainable solutions
• Must be able to diagnose failed components and safely work on voltages up to 480V.
• Must know how to properly use a digital voltmeter (DVM)
• Continually coordinate equipment updates, and operational issues with off shift maintenance personnel and other team members as needed
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, safety controllers, etc. to improve overall plant automation efforts
• Attend outside training and seminars for continual education
• Hands on skill test required

Your Credentials:

• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Intermediate to advanced mechanical skills inclusive of rebuilding equipment components
• Experience with performing preventative maintenance on equipment
• Basic understanding of facility equipment in support of facility engineer
• Basic electrical troubleshooting on 480V and below
• Basic PLC troubleshooting. No programming required
• Ability to read and apply electrical and mechanical schematics
• Ability to pass Hands on Skills test