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Pennex

End-to-end aluminum casting, extrusion, fabrication

Production Worker

Full-TimeDeadline 9/18/27
$18.50 - $20.50/hr+ $1.50/hour off-shift differential + Performance-based bonus opportunities
Entry
Leetonia, OH, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must have a strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
  • Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing setting.
  • Must be able to follow instructions and safety procedures.
  • Must be able to learn new skills and grow within the company.
  • Must have basic written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to multitask.
  • Must demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must exhibit a positive, respectful attitude toward coworkers and customers.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Must be eligible 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 stand regularly; walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear frequently; and sit and use hands occasionally.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Must have close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Must be able to work in wet or humid conditions, around fumes or airborne particles, in extreme heat, and in a usually loud environment.
Responsibilities
  • Follow all safety procedures and wear required protective equipment.
  • Assist with aluminum extrusion press operations and related equipment.
  • Load and unload aluminum materials and finished products.
  • Inspect products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
  • Measure parts using basic measuring tools.
  • Package and prepare finished aluminum profiles for shipment.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Communicate with team members and supervisors to keep production running smoothly.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Additional technical or vocational training in machine operation or a related field is preferred.
  • Familiarity with operating press machines, reading technical drawings or instructions, and using measuring tools is preferred.
  • Previous extrusion press experience or experience in a similar manufacturing environment is preferred.

About the company

Pennex is a vertically integrated aluminum manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions from raw material processing to finished parts. It produces standard and custom aluminum extrusions, casting, fabrication, and assembly, using in-house alloy development and multiple extrusion presses. Its in-house fabrication capabilities include automated sawing, Swiss turning, stretch forming, robotic welding, and CNC machining at facilities in Wellsville, PA and Leetonia, OH for automotive, transportation, building, machinery, and consumer durables markets. It aims to expand capacity and capabilities, including a joint venture with Century Aluminum to build a large secondary billet casting facility, to become the largest American-owned secondary billet supplier.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wellsville, Pennsylvania

Founded

1979

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pennex is actively hiring in 2026, signaling production demand and replacement needs.
  • Pennex advertises two active cast houses and a third coming soon.
  • Automotive and fabrication roles remain open, supporting near-term revenue from customer programs.

What critics are saying

  • The 2026 billet JV start faces execution risk; delays weaken promised capacity gains.
  • Automotive demand concentration exposes Leetonia and Wellsville to OEM cuts before 2027.
  • Private ownership limits transparency; one plant outage could cripple supply commitments quickly.

What makes Pennex unique

  • Pennex controls casting, extrusion, fabrication, and assembly across Pennsylvania and Ohio.
  • Its 2026 billet JV with Century targets 250 million pounds yearly secondary output.
  • ASI full membership and recycled-content focus strengthen Pennex's low-carbon manufacturing pitch.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Discounts
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Budget