Industrial Maintenance Technician

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Maintenance Technician in our Greenville, PA location. The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted operation of machinery and equipment essential for the production of aluminum castings. This position requires a skilled and versatile individual capable of performing various maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and implementing preventative maintenance measures to optimize plant efficiency and safety.

Technical

• Perform preventative and repair maintenance on industrial machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems, loaders and cranes to extend equipment lifespan and optimize performance

• Dismantle, install, inspect and test machinery and equipment

• Set up and operate machine tools such as grinder and drill

• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other machinery or rolling stock parts

• Lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

• Install and maintain electrical apparatus and components, but only as qualified to do so by prior training or experience

• Install new machinery and equipment, ensuring proper alignment and functionality

• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut and join metal parts

• Detect machine or equipment malfunction and diagnose to determine cause and minimize production interruptions (troubleshoot)

• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems, including motors, controls and PLC’s

• Calibrate machines to meet production specifications and quality standards

Organizational

• Maintain accurate digital records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history

• Maintain machinery and equipment inventories

• Maintain personal and Company tool inventories

• Maintain work area in a safe, neat and orderly condition

• Utilize spare parts inventory system

• Work with management to come up with ideas to improve processes

• Understand and apply company policies and procedures

• Participate in meetings effectively

• Utilize support systems associated with maintenance

• Using the CMMS, identify and suggest corrective actions for patterned failures

• Aid the maintenance department in reaching an RCM and WCM future state

• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical certification or associate degree preferred.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial setting, preferably in aluminum casting or similar manufacturing industries

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints and schematics

• Knowledge of and adhere to industrial safety regulations, protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment

• Knowledge of industrial safety regulations and protocols

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills

• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail

• Work closely with production teams to ensure minimal downtime and assist in achieving production targets

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse teams and communicate quality-related information effectively.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.

• Flexibility to work in shifts and adapt to changing production demands.

• Proven ability to work in a low supervisory environment while successfully meeting goals.

• Display a constructive helpful attitude and promote a positive working environment

• Inform, assist and train team members

• Ability to calculate and apply mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to practical situations
• Must be able to pass pre-employment…