Manufacturing Maintenance Tech
Pennex Aluminum · Greenville, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Pennex Aluminum (metals) in Greenville, PA. Display a constructive helpful attitude and promote a positive working environment.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding, Casting, Extrusion
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $85k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 164 maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 176 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $77k–$107k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 52%
- ✓ PLC 37%
- ✓ Welding 32%
- EHS / safety 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.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Pennex Aluminum
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Pennex AluminumAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Education
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical certification or associate degree preferred.
Experience
- ✓Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial setting, preferably in aluminum casting or similar manufacturing industries
Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- ✓Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints and schematics
- ✓Knowledge of and adhere to industrial safety regulations, protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
- ✓Knowledge of industrial safety regulations and protocols
- ✓Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills
- ✓Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
- ✓Work closely with production teams to ensure minimal downtime and assist in achieving production targets
- ✓Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse teams and communicate quality-related information effectively.
- ✓Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
- ✓Flexibility to work in shifts and adapt to changing production demands.
- ✓Proven ability to work in a low supervisory environment while successfully meeting goals.
- ✓Display a constructive helpful attitude and promote a positive working environment
- ✓Inform, assist and train team members
- ✓Ability to calculate and apply mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to practical situations
- ✓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
- ✓Must have regular attendance
Environmental Hazards
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Overview
Consider joining the Pennex family as a Maintenance Technician in our Greenville, PA location. The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted operation of machinery and equipment essential for the production of aluminum castings. This position requires a skilled and versatile individual capable of performing various maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and implementing preventative maintenance measures to optimize plant efficiency and safety.
Technical
- •Perform preventative and repair maintenance on industrial machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems, loaders and cranes to extend equipment lifespan and optimize performance
- •Dismantle, install, inspect and test machinery and equipment
- •Set up and operate machine tools such as grinder and drill
- •Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other machinery or rolling stock parts
- •Lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
- •Install and maintain electrical apparatus and components, but only as qualified to do so by prior training or experience
- •Install new machinery and equipment, ensuring proper alignment and functionality
- •Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut and join metal parts
- •Detect machine or equipment malfunction and diagnose to determine cause and minimize production interruptions (troubleshoot)
- •Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems, including motors, controls and PLC’s
- •Calibrate machines to meet production specifications and quality standards
Organizational
- •Maintain accurate digital records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history
- •Maintain machinery and equipment inventories
- •Maintain personal and Company tool inventories
- •Maintain work area in a safe, neat and orderly condition
- •Utilize spare parts inventory system
- •Work with management to come up with ideas to improve processes
- •Understand and apply company policies and procedures
- •Participate in meetings effectively
- •Utilize support systems associated with maintenance
- •Using the CMMS, identify and suggest corrective actions for patterned failures
- •Aid the maintenance department in reaching an RCM and WCM future state
- •Other duties as assigned
Physical
- •Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
- •Frequent gross manipulation: seizing, holding, grasping, turning
- •Frequent fine manipulation: picking, pinching, touching
- •Frequent high posture: standing, walking, climbing
- •Frequent low posture: crawling, crouching, kneeling, stooping, sitting, laying
Work Environment
- •Occasionally involve exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moderate vibrations, and will include frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions.
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 ar