Electrical Technician

Howmet Aerospace•Waco, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking an Electrician for its Maintenance department at the Waco, Texas plant. The role performs electrical maintenance and repair on production and facility equipment, coordinates with subcontractors, specifies and orders repair parts and supplies, and supports a safe work environment and continuous improvement. The technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical components and systems, including AC and DC equipment, single- and three-phase components, motors, starters, variable-frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, and related systems. The position also maintains electrical drawings using AutoCAD; develops, programs, integrates, and installs process and control systems; supports an electrical predictive maintenance program; monitors the IT department’s 20 KVA UPS system; and manages spare-parts inventory. Work involving hazardous chemicals or wastes must comply with the specified environmental regulations and operating procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of electrical experience in a manufacturing environment performing machine maintenance and repair, or equivalent industrial experience as referenced in the responsibilities.
Mechanical aptitude and ability.
Ability to identify components in manufacturers’ maintenance and parts manuals.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
U.S. person status as defined by ITAR: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints.
Use shop mathematics and apply knowledge of Ohm’s law.
Use electrical test equipment, including ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
Identify components using manufacturers’ manuals and parts manuals.
Sketch circuitry to assist with troubleshooting.
Comply with the National Electrical Code and other applicable codes.
Install, maintain, and repair AC, DC, single-phase, and three-phase electrical components, motors, starters, and related equipment on production equipment and buildings.
Plan and lay out work as necessary.
Keep the work area clean and orderly, wear provided safety equipment, and work safely.
Troubleshoot and repair complex variable-frequency AC and DC motor drive problems.
Troubleshoot and repair complex programmable logic controllers, peripheral systems, and related equipment.
Maintain, revise, and create plant and equipment electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
Disassemble damaged or worn equipment, repair or replace defective components, reassemble equipment, and test it for proper operation.
Research and recommend specifications for new electrical equipment.
Design, develop, program, integrate, and install new or upgraded process and control systems.
Develop, operate, and ensure compliance with the electrical predictive maintenance program, including use of technology.
Maintain and monitor the 20 KVA UPS system for the IT department.
Organize and monitor spare-parts inventory and advise when parts need replacement.
Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
Follow SP Plan, RCRA regulations, and applicable operating procedures when performing tasks involving hazardous chemicals or hazardous wastes.
Interface with subcontractors repairing production and facility equipment.
Specify and order required repair parts and supplies.