Plant Reliability Technician, Hydraulics & PLC Troubleshooting

Torrey Holistics; Leetonia (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pennex, located in Leetonia, Ohio, seeks a Plant Reliability Technician to protect production uptime through diagnostic expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems. You’ll lead maintenance for extrusion presses, furnaces, and related equipment while improving reliability and safety.

The role requires an AA or technical training and 5+ years of maintenance experience, including welding and PLC logic. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits.”

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent technical training required.
• 5+ years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Background in welding; hydraulic and pneumatic circuit components; relay and PLC logic; bearings and gear reducers; equipment alignment; piping installation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent maintenance calls to protect production uptime.
• Lead planned maintenance for extrusion presses and auxiliary systems.
• Perform daily condition checks on critical systems (air, cooling water, oil, leaks).
• Install or modify equipment to elevate reliability and safety.
• Follow CMMS work orders, safety rules, and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to prioritize repairs.

Skills

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC logic

Bearings & gear reducers

Equipment alignment

Piping installation

Electrical systems

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent technical training

Job description

Build what moves the world — and keep it movingAt Pennex in Leetonia, OH, our aluminum cast products and extrusions power vehicles, buildings, devices, and supply chains. As a Plant Reliability Technician, you’ll be the guardian of uptime — using deep electromechanical know-how to prevent issues, resolve failures, and continuously improve the systems that make modern manufacturing possible.

Your impact

Protect production by responding to urgent calls, diagnosing root causes, and coordinating priorities with plant leadership.

Apply multi-craft expertise: hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, welding, precision mechanics (bearings, couplings, gear reducers, alignments), and electrical systems (power supplies, processors, PCBs, relay logic, PLC troubleshooting).

Lead planned maintenance for extrusion presses and auxiliary systems, melting furnaces, casting units, billet saws, and homogenizing furnaces.

Run daily condition checks on compressed air (oil levels, filters, dryer operation), cooling water (levels, quality, filtration), and extrusion presses (oil, leaks, billet heaters, cutoff saws, transfers, stretchers).

Install or modify equipment to elevate reliability, simplify operation, and strengthen safety.

Advance a culture of discipline: complete CMMS work promptly, follow all safety/work rules, and uphold housekeeping standards in the field and maintenance areas.

Contribute beyond your job description when the team needs you.

ScheduleNight shift: 6pm–6am with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

EducationAssociate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent technical training.

Experience5+ years of relevant maintenance experience (or a comparable blend of schooling and experience).Background in welding; hydraulic and pneumatic circuit components; relay and PLC logic; bearings and gear reducers; equipment alignment; and piping installation.5–7 years in manufacturing.2–5 years electrical experience required; 5–7 years preferred.

Competencies

• Fluent in reading safety rules, procedures, operating/maintenance instructions, electrical measurement instrumentation, prints/schematics, ladder diagrams, and BOMs.
• Clear written communication for reports and correspondence.
• Math proficiency with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Skilled with measuring devices: rulers, micrometers, and more.
• Ability to navigate problems involving multiple concrete variables.
• Reliable attendance.

Growth, rewards, and support

• Medical, dental, vision; disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Daily pay available
• Relocation assistance available

Life at Pennex

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open, respectful cultureValues in action:
• Safety, Integrity, Caring, GrowthTuition reimbursement; expansive employee discount program
• Wellness incentive programRegular team celebrations and events

About us

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex operates state-of-the-art facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania. We cast billet, extrude custom profiles, and fabricate finished components for automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables, and distribution sectors. We’re driven to innovate, make the impossible possible, and create a safe, respectful workplace that benefits our people and communities.

Compensation

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 accessibility

Our Commitment to InclusionWe 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.

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