Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician IV (Lead) - 2nd Shift to join our team in Cambridge, OH.
About The Position
Quanex is seeking a Maintenance Technician IV (Lead) to perform repairs on plant equipment and assist the Maintenance Supervisor by directing maintenance technicians in the safe execution of maintenance activities on each shift. The role combines hands-on mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance with shift-lead duties, including leading 3–8 Maintenance Department employees, prioritizing work, training staff, assigning tasks, and helping address performance and workplace issues. The position requires diagnosing failed components, safely working on voltages up to 480V, and reading electrical and mechanical schematics. The lead also interprets and enforces safety policies, inspects completed work, requisitions tools and supplies, and identifies ways to improve work conditions and efficiency. The role is based in Cambridge, Ohio, and is for the second shift. Pay is $35–$43 per hour based on experience, plus shift differential and bonus potential. Quanex describes itself as a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving markets including fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor products. The company emphasizes innovation, customer production efficiency, community involvement, shareholder value, and employee learning and growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to diagnose failed components and safely work on voltages up to 480V.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and outside resources.
- Detail-oriented, professional, self-driven, and flexible to project requirements.
Responsibilities
- Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
- Direct maintenance workers repairing production equipment and performing preventive maintenance, including prioritizing work.
- Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and standards.
- Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use to improve crew efficiency.
- Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
- Supervise workers as shift lead while personally completing mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Lead 3–8 employees in the Maintenance Department.
- Train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; assist the Maintenance Supervisor in appraising performance; and address complaints and resolve problems.
- Diagnose failed components and safely work on voltages up to 480V.
- Read electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Attend outside training or seminars for continuing education.
- Communicate effectively with Quanex team members and outside resources.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus potential
- 401(k) with 5% company match, vested after 2 years
- Employee stock purchase plan with a 15% immediate return for participants
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Employer-paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Various work schedules
- Tuition support for degree and continuing education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
- Growth potential
- Team-oriented environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
