Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical/Controls

Howmet Aerospace•Winsted, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical, Controls, or Maintenance Technician to join our Winsted, CT team. This is an opportunity to put your electrical, electronics, CNC, and PLC skills to work while supporting advanced manufacturing equipment and helping drive continuous improvement. If you enjoy figuring out why a machine isn’t working and knowing how to fix it, we want to hear from you! As a Maintenance Electronic Technician, you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading manufacturing equipment. Your day-to-day work may include: Troubleshooting CNC and PLC-controlled equipment using electrical schematics, manuals, and technical documentation Performing basic and advanced machine and plant wiring Using electrical test equipment to diagnose equipment issues Troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC servo drives, power supplies, and feedback devices Troubleshooting and replacing switches, sensors, and other electrical components Supporting equipment refurbishments, modifications, and upgrades Working with equipment vendors and outside service providers as needed Ordering parts and maintaining appropriate inventory levels Supporting 6S, housekeeping, and workplace organization standards Participating in continuous improvement initiatives Completing job-specific training and following all Quality, EHS, and company policies Performing other duties as assigned. This is more than a maintenance position. You’ll have the opportunity to work with complex manufacturing technology, expand your technical skill set, and play an important role in keeping production running safely and efficiently. Whether your background is in industrial electronics, electrical maintenance, CNC equipment, PLCs, or machine controls, we want to hear about the skills you bring to the table.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience or training with CNC machine controls and PLCs
Experience working with 480/277/220V three-phase power, transformers, and electrical wiring
Electrical/electronic troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and determine the appropriate sequence of work
Computer experience with maintenance-related databases or systems
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position involves access to export-controlled items, and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Electronics or a related technical field
Background in electrical engineering or related technical disciplines

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting CNC and PLC-controlled equipment using electrical schematics, manuals, and technical documentation
Performing basic and advanced machine and plant wiring
Using electrical test equipment to diagnose equipment issues
Troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC servo drives, power supplies, and feedback devices
Troubleshooting and replacing switches, sensors, and other electrical components
Supporting equipment refurbishments, modifications, and upgrades
Working with equipment vendors and outside service providers as needed
Ordering parts and maintaining appropriate inventory levels
Supporting 6S, housekeeping, and workplace organization standards
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives
Completing job-specific training and following all Quality, EHS, and company policies
Performing other duties as assigned