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Pennex

End-to-end aluminum casting, extrusion, fabrication

Maintenance Technician - CNC

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 5
Full-timeLeetonia, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a technical certificate or associate degree in CNC machining, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field is preferred.
  • Three or more years of CNC setup, machining, or industrial maintenance experience is required; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
  • Experience independently completing CNC changeovers, installing and setting tools and workholding, setting offsets, and supporting first-piece acceptance is required.
  • Experience reading blueprints and setup documentation, understanding basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and using precision measurement equipment is required.
  • The ability to safely set up CNC equipment and make tooling, workholding, program, work-offset, and tool-offset changes within established procedures is required.
  • The ability to read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and electrical or maintenance diagrams is required.
  • The ability to use calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, and other precision measurement tools and to perform shop math using fractions and decimals is required.
  • The ability to recognize and troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, workholding, program, machine-alarm, and equipment-performance issues is required.
  • The ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems using appropriate tools and test equipment is required.
  • The ability to read maintenance blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, ladder diagrams, and bills of material is required.
  • Clear communication and accurate documentation of setup, quality, repair, and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) information are required.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize multiple issues, and follow assignments through to completion is required.
  • The candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Set up CNC machining equipment, including tooling, fixtures and workholding, program selection, work and tool offsets, and first-piece preparation.
  • Read blueprints, setup sheets, work instructions, and process specifications; verify part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection devices.
  • Troubleshoot CNC setup and process issues, including tool wear or breakage, dimensional variation, machine alarms, poor surface finish, and cycle interruptions; make authorized adjustments to restore stable production.
  • Perform changeovers and prove-outs; partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering to resolve problems.
  • Respond to service calls from all departments involving equipment breakdowns, prioritize repairs with input from the Supervisor, and complete safe, timely repairs.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems; perform welding and fabrication as needed.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on CNC mills, saws, fabrication equipment, extrusion presses, auxiliary equipment, compressed-air and cooling-water systems, and other facility equipment.
  • Inspect CNC equipment for lubrication, coolant, guarding, chip removal, tooling and workholding condition, abnormal noise or vibration, leaks, and other safety, quality, or uptime concerns.
  • Install or modify equipment in cooperation with Engineering and Maintenance leadership to improve reliability, ease of operation, process capability, and safety.
  • Document setup information, repairs, parts used, and completed tasks accurately and on time in setup records and the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Follow company safety and work rules, maintain a neat and orderly work area, support general housekeeping, and perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Industrial maintenance experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems is preferred.
  • PLC troubleshooting, welding and fabrication, and experience in aluminum or another high-volume manufacturing environment are preferred.
  • Familiarity with programmable logic controller (PLC) and human-machine interface (HMI) troubleshooting is preferred.

About the Company

Pennex

End-to-end aluminum casting, extrusion, fabrication

Pennex is a vertically integrated aluminum manufacturer that handles the full chain from raw material processing to finished components, including casting, extrusion, fabrication, and assembly. It offers standard and custom extrusions and alloyed parts, using multiple-sized extrusion presses and in-house alloy development to tailor properties such as crash resistance and energy absorption. It operates facilities in Wellsville, PA and Leetonia, OH with in-house fabrication services like robotic welding and CNC machining, serving automotive, transportation, construction, machinery, and consumer durables markets. Its goal is to provide integrated, dependable aluminum supply and fabrication at scale, and to expand capacity through initiatives like a Century Aluminum joint venture to build a large secondary billet casting operation.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Wellsville, PA
Founded
1979

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