Industrial Maintenance Tech

Pennex Aluminum Company•Greenville, PA

20h•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Pennex is hiring a Maintenance Technician at its Greenville, Pennsylvania location. This role helps ensure the uninterrupted operation of machinery and equipment used to produce aluminum castings. The technician performs a range of maintenance work, troubleshoots equipment problems, and implements preventive maintenance measures to support plant efficiency and safety. The role includes maintaining industrial machinery, equipment, structures, piping and electrical systems, loaders, and cranes; installing and testing machinery; working with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; and inspecting and repairing electrical systems, including motors, controls, and PLCs, within the technician’s qualifications. The technician also keeps digital maintenance records and inventories, uses the CMMS to identify recurring failures and suggest corrective actions, and collaborates with production and management to minimize downtime and improve processes. The position requires regular attendance, the ability to work in shifts and adapt to changing production demands, and the ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Work may involve exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moderate vibrations, and extreme weather conditions. The technician must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and perform a range of frequent standing, walking, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, stooping, sitting, and laying activities. Pennex describes its culture as purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful, with shared values of safety, integrity, caring, and growth. It welcomes people from different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives and states that it is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial setting.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Knowledge of and adherence to industrial safety regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse teams and communicating quality-related information.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing production demands.
Ability to work in a low-supervision environment and meet goals.
Constructive, helpful attitude and ability to promote a positive working environment.
Ability to apply basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to practical situations.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
Must have regular attendance.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and perform the listed frequent manipulation and postural activities.

Nice To Haves

Relevant technical certification or associate degree.
Maintenance experience in aluminum casting or a similar manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and repair maintenance on industrial machinery, equipment, structures, piping and electrical systems, loaders, and cranes.
Dismantle, install, inspect, and test machinery and equipment.
Set up and operate machine tools such as grinders and drills.
Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery or rolling-stock parts.
Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Install and maintain electrical apparatus and components, within the limits of prior training or experience.
Install new machinery and equipment and ensure proper alignment and functionality.
Use cutting torches or welding equipment to cut and join metal parts.
Detect equipment malfunctions, diagnose their causes, and minimize production interruptions through troubleshooting.
Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems, including motors, controls, and PLCs.
Calibrate machines to meet production specifications and quality standards.
Maintain accurate digital records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history.
Maintain machinery, equipment, personal-tool, and company-tool inventories.
Keep the work area safe, neat, and orderly and use the spare-parts inventory system.
Work with management to develop ideas for process improvements.
Understand and apply company policies and procedures; participate effectively in meetings and use maintenance support systems.
Use the CMMS to identify recurring failures and suggest corrective actions.
Help the maintenance department progress toward its RCM and WCM future state.
Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and help meet production targets.
Inform, assist, and train team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.