Aluminum Casting Production

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Production Worker in our Greenville, PA location.  In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment used in the casting of aluminum components. Duties include preparing molds, pouring molten aluminum, removing finished castings, performing quality checks, charging furnaces, running production saws, homogenization process, and ensuring safety procedures are followed throughout the production process. This position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a high-temperature, fast-paced industrial environment.

Nights 7pm to 7am - 12 Hour shifts with rotating weekends.  Pay starts at $18.87 an hour and is based on experience.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Cleans residual aluminum left over from the previous cast from the distribution pan, transfer nozzles mold assemblies and other spots around the casting unit.    
• Paints distribution pan, filter bowl and transfer troughs with a mixture of bone ash and water.    
• Sands and paints mold assemblies.    
• Preheats and dries trough, filter bowl and distribution pan until ready to start cast.    
• Aligns started blocks by ensuring spool is centered in mold.     
• Manually adjusts starter blocks as needed.    
• Ensures proper labeling of logs and billets with stamping unit, color codes and production tags    
• Moves cut log and billet into appropriate storage area.    
• Loads and unloads logs into appropriate stacks prior to and after completion of homogenization.     
• Operates log saw cutting log or billet into appropriate lengths    
• Operates homogenizing furnace. Roll logs from table to saw area.    
• Checks sharpness of saw blades on a regular basis.    
• Keeps a record of materials received and used.    
• Inspects incoming materials and verifies invoices. Using forklift, loads log and billet onto trailers and unloads prime, dealer scrap and other materials received from outside suppliers.    
• Other Duties as assigned     

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.    
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence.  
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. 
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.    
• This position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a high-temperature, fast-paced industrial environment.   
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available.
• Regular attendance required.

Perks of the Job: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Disability and life insurance 
• 401(k) with matching contribution 
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays 
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Ongoing training and professional development 
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement 
• Daily Pay available 

Why Our People Love Working Here:

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture 
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring, and growth 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands 
• Wellness incentive program 
• Regular employee celebrations and events 

Who We Are:

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.  

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit Pennex.com or check out other opportunities within the MX Holdings family of companies at MXHoldings.com.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran, or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of brands, including Metal Exchange and Pennex, are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email pennexrecruiter@pennex.com.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes