Maintenance Technician - CNC
Pennex Aluminum · Leetonia, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Pennex Aluminum (metals) in Leetonia, OH.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- GD&T, PLC, CNC, Machining, Welding, Extrusion
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 211 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 223 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 50%
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, CNC, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Pennex Aluminum in Leetonia
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- Operations Manager, Fabrication · Production · Manager
Full description from Pennex AluminumAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Sets up CNC machining equipment, including tooling, fixtures and workholding, program selection, work and tool offsets, and first-piece preparation.
- ◆Reads blueprints, setup sheets, work instructions, and process specifications; verifies part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection devices.
- ◆Troubleshoots CNC setup and process issues, including tool wear or breakage, dimensional variation, machine alarms, poor surface finish, and cycle interruptions; makes authorized adjustments to restore stable production.
- ◆Performs changeovers and prove-outs; partners with Production, Quality, Engineering, to resolve problems.
- ◆Responds to service calls from all departments involving equipment breakdowns, prioritizes repairs with input from Supervisor, and completes safe, timely repairs.
- ◆Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems; performs welding and fabrication as needed.
- ◆Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on CNC mills, saws, fabrication equipment, extrusion presses, auxiliary equipment, compressed-air and cooling-water systems, and other facility equipment.
- ◆Inspects CNC equipment for lubrication, coolant, guarding, chip removal, tooling and workholding condition, abnormal noise or vibration, leaks, and other safety, quality, or uptime concerns.
- ◆Installs or modifies equipment in cooperation with Engineering and Maintenance leadership to improve reliability, ease of operation, process capability, and safety.
- ◆Documents setup information, repairs, parts used, and completed tasks accurately and on time in setup records and the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- ◆Follows all company safety and work rules, maintains a neat and orderly work area, supports general housekeeping, and performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required; a technical certificate or associate degree in CNC machining, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field is preferred.
Experience
- ✓Three or more years of CNC setup, machining, or industrial maintenance experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
- ✓Experience independently completing CNC changeovers, installing and setting tools and workholding, setting offsets, and supporting first-piece acceptance.
- ✓Experience reading blueprints and setup documentation, understanding basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and using precision measurement equipment.
- ✓Industrial maintenance experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems is preferred.
- ✓PLC troubleshooting, welding and fabrication, and experience in aluminum or another high-volume manufacturing environment are preferred.
Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- ✓Ability to safely set up CNC equipment and make tooling, workholding, program, work-offset, and tool-offset changes within established procedures.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and electrical or maintenance diagrams.
- ✓Ability to use calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, and other precision measurement tools and to perform shop math using fractions and decimals.
- ✓Ability to recognize and troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, workholding, program, machine-alarm, and equipment-performance issues.
- ✓Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems using appropriate tools and test equipment.
- ✓Ability to read maintenance blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, ladder diagrams, and bills of material; familiarity with PLC and HMI troubleshooting is preferred.
- ✓Ability to communicate clearly and document setup, quality, repair, and CMMS information accurately.
- ✓Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize multiple issues, and follow assignments through to completion.
- ✓Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- ✓Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; regular and reliable attendance is required.
- ✓Must have regular attendance.
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Overview
Consider joining the Pennex family as a PEP Maintenance Technician at our Leetonia, OH location. This hybrid role combines CNC machine setup and process support with industrial maintenance. The technician will set up, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC equipment to safely produce quality parts while diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment. The ideal candidate brings strong CNC setup skills plus hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, welding, and control systems, including PLC troubleshooting.
This is a night shift position working 6pm-6am on rotating days and weekends.
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 Pennsylvan