Aluminum Extrusion Production Associate

Build your future on our production floor in Leetonia, OHStep into a hands-on role where you help shape aluminum that powers automotive, construction, transportation, and consumer products. As an Aluminum Extrusion Production Associate at Pennex, you’ll learn on the job (no prior extrusion experience required) and be part of a close-knit manufacturing team committed to safety, quality, and growth.

What a day looks like

Gear up, follow established safety procedures, and keep your area organized and clean.

Support aluminum extrusion press operations and related equipment to meet daily production targets.

Load and unload raw materials and finished components with care.

Check quality by inspecting parts and using measuring tools to verify specifications.

Package finished aluminum profiles for shipment.

Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to keep production moving.

Pitch in on additional tasks as needed.

Schedule & Pay

Shifts:

6:00am–6:00pm or 6:00pm–6:00am on rotating days and weekends.

Pay: $18.50–$20.50 per hour, based on experience.

Shift differential: +$1.50/hour for off shifts.

Grow your career

With consistent performance and training, you can advance into roles like machine operator, team lead, press operator, maintenance technician, or quality technician.

What you bring

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training in machine operation a plus.

Comfort reading instructions or basic drawings and using measuring tools; press or extrusion experience is helpful but not required.

Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and positive, respectful teamwork.

Ability to follow directions and safety rules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Willingness to learn new skills and take on increasing responsibility.

Basic written and verbal communication; able to multitask with attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen

Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsor ships are not available

Physical demands

Regularly standing; frequent walking, reaching, and talking/hearing; occasional sitting and hand use.

Occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs.

Vision needs include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work environment

Frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions, fumes/airborne particles, and extreme heat.

Loud noise levels.

Benefits & Perks Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match

Generous paid vacation and paid holidays

Competitive wages with performance-based bonus opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ongoing training and professional development

Significant opportunity for advancement

Daily pay available

Why teammates stay Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture

Core values you’ll feel every day:
Safety, Integrity, Caring, Growth Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands

Wellness incentive program

Regular celebrations and events

About Pennex For nearly 50 years, Pennex has grown into a leader in high-quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With advanced facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we cast billet, extrude custom profiles, and fabricate finished components serving automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables, and distribution markets.

What sets us apart is how we work: we prioritize Safety, act with Integrity, lead with Caring, and invest in Growth. We innovate for customers, create a safe and respectful workplace, and support our communities—making a positive impact along the way.

Compensation transparency

Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The posted range…