Multicraft Maintenance Technician
Pennex Aluminum · Leetonia, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Metals
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Pennex Aluminum (metals) in Leetonia, OH. In this role, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all production and facilities equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding, Casting, Extrusion
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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 Casting, 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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Full description from Pennex AluminumAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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 plant 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, including but not limited to, power supplies, processor, printed circuit boards, etc.
- ◆Performs scheduled preventive maintenance (P.M.) on plant equipment including, but not limited to, 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 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 the reliability, simplify the operation, improve operational safety, etc.
- ◆Complete tasks in a timely manner relative to CMMS.
- ◆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 a repair. Assists with general housekeeping of the maintenance area.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- ✓Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
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, bearing, 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.
Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- ✓Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and electrical measurement instrumentation.
- ✓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.
- ✓Regular attendance is required.
- ✓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.
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Overview
Consider joining the Pennex family as a Maintenance Technician at our Leetonia, OH location. In this role, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all production and facilities equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. This position must have excellent diagnostic abilities and repair skills across various fields, including mechanical systems, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, and electrical systems. The Maintenance Technician must have familiarity with PLC troubleshooting.
This is a night shift position from 6pm to 6am with rotating 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
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 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.
But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.
If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your caree