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Maintenance Tech

Quanex
Zanesville, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech position at Quanex?

We are looking for a Maintenance Tech to join our team located in Zanesville, OH.

We Offer You!

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training & Development Opportunities
  • 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Wellness & Fitness Resources
  • Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
  • Shift time: 6am to 2:30pm

What’s attractive about the Maintenance Tech position?

  • 1st Shift Position
  • The hourly wage for this position is $28.50 per hour.
  • The shift hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm.
  • Small facility with resources and support of a large organization

What Success Looks Like:

  • Responsible to Safely perform duties Using Proper PPE to maintain and repair facility and plant machinery, equipment, power tools, hand tools, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, and other building maintenance necessary inside and outside the plant.
  • Check all lights, heat/air conditioning, ovens, and boiler upon entering the plant each day to assure that they are working satisfactorily. Diagnose any malfunctions and make the necessary repairs in a timely manner.
  • Ability to use computer skills to navigate Online MMS system Daily to receive work request and PM’s
  • Ability to troubleshoot Safely Using LOTO Procedures and wearing the Correct PPE to repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and mechanical systems for the facility and the production equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
  • Working with Engineering and Outside Contractors to Safely Install any new machinery, including all electrical work necessary.
  • Following Machine Manufacturers Suggestions and Written Procedures to Perform preventive maintenance on a scheduled basis.
  • Properly maintain all assigned equipment; meet efficiency and productivity standards set up for the position.

Your Credentials:

  • Understand and Follow OSHA guidelines and industrial standards including ARCH Flash training and NFPA guidelines
  • Knowledge and use of advanced trades mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas.
  • Ability to trouble shoot and wire simple circuits in various voltages AC/DC
  • Troubleshooting of PLC and PC based controls.
  • Ability to use all varieties of precision measuring instruments, personal computer and specific software application programs of a technical nature involving a thorough technical skills knowledge plus the application of basic theory.
  • Basic welding skills Mig, Tig, Stick use of torches a plus
  • Basic understanding of Hydraulics and Pneumatics Principals and concepts
  • Ability to work at various heights using scissor lift or boom lift.
  • Be knowledgeable of and perform duties according to applicable ISO 9001 Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Fundamentals of rigging and lifting equipment, overhead hoist, and cranes
  • Must be able and willing to learn new skills and various other trades.
  • Ability to work off shifts and or overtime not limited to Weekends or Holidays to complete tasks or job assignments as needed.

Your Credentials:

  • Equivalent to a completed accredited apprenticeship in a recognized trade, craft, or occupation; or equivalent to a 2-year technical college education.
  • Experience with 480-volt 3 phase AC, Motor Controls, and voltages down to 24-volt DC.
  • Minimum 5 years or more of experience as a Maintenance Technician or similar position.
  • Prefer 5 years of experience with Plastic Blow Mold and Injection Machines, induction heating equipment.
  • Prefer 2 or more years working with Metal Presses, Stamping, Tool & Die, and other Metal forming equipment.

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com

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