Multicraft Maintenance Technician

Pennex; Wellsville (PA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Generous paid vacation

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Pennex is seeking a Maintenance Tech for our Wellsville, PA location. This role involves repairing and maintaining production and facilities equipment with a strong emphasis on diagnostics across various fields like electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics.

We offer a supportive culture, competitive wages between $27 and $33 per hour, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k). Join us in our mission of quality aluminum casting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair production and facilities equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Conduct daily inspections of operational systems.

Skills

Diagnostic ability

Repair skills in mechanical

Welding competency

Hydraulic and pneumatic circuit knowledge

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to write reports

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Maintenance Tech at our Wellsville, PA location. The Maintenance Tech repairs and maintains the equipment of all production and facilities equipment. This role must have excellent diagnostic ability and repair skills in a variety of fields, such as mechanical, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, and electrical.

Shift

This is a night shift position from 7pm to 7am with a rotating weekend schedule.

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 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 such as power supplies, processor, printed circuit boards, etc.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance (P.M.) on plant equipment including 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 caster 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 reliability, simplify the operation, and improve operational safety.
• Completes all paperwork on a timely basis, including daily work sheets assigning work to appropriate jobs or equipment in quarter hour increments.
• 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 repair. Assists with general housekeeping of the Maintenance area and plant.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

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

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, bearings, gear reducers, equipment alignment and piping installation.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• 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.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• 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.
• Regular attendance required.

Environmental Hazards

• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

• 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 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

About Us

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. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

EEO Statement

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. 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.

Additional Notes

Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes

Posted Min Pay Rate: USD $27.00/Hr.

Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $33.00/Hr.