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Maintenance Technician IV (Lead) - 2nd Shift

Quanex · Cambridge, OH

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
23 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Quanex (industrial) in Cambridge, OH. Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
CATIA / NX
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 2, 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 202 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 211 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 49%
  • ✓ 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 CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Quanex in Cambridge

4 other open roles at this site.

Full description from QuanexAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; assist the Maintenance Supervisor in appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

  • ◆Able to diagnose failed components and safely work on voltages up to 480V.
  • ◆Able to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • ◆Attend outside training/seminars for continual education.
  • ◆Must be able to communicate effectively with all Quanex team members and outside resources.
  • ◆Must be detail-oriented, professional, self-driven, and flexible to the

requirements

of each project.

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of each project.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $35-$43 per hour based on experience plus shift differential and bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

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Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician IV (Lead) - 2nd Shift to join our team in Cambridge, OH .

Will perform repairs on all equipment in the plant and assist the Maintenance Supervisor in providing direction to maintenance technicians related to execution of maintenance activities on each shift in a safe manner.

We Offer You!

  • •Competitive Salary
  • •Bonus Potential
  • •401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
  • •15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
  • •Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • •Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
  • •Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • •Various Work Schedules
  • •Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • •Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Maintenance Technician IV (Lead) role?

  • •Growth Potential
  • •Team-Oriented Environment

What Success Looks Like

  • •Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
  • •Direct workers engaged in repairing production equipment and doing preventative maintenance. This includes prioritizing work of others.
  • •Requisition of tools, equipment, and supplies.
  • •Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications, and standards.
  • •Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
  • •Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
  • •Supervise activities of workers as shift lead and personally completes mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance procedures.
  • •Directly leads 3 - 8 employees in the Maintenance Department.

What You Bring

  • •High School Diploma required or equivalent
  • •3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • •Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and outside resources.
  • •Must be detail-oriented, professional, self-driven, and flexible to the

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