MAINT A ELECTRICIAN

Howmet Aerospace•Wichita Falls, TX

5d•$34 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, Texas facility is hiring a Maintenance A Electrician Operator. The role frequently works independently under minimal supervision to diagnose, repair, and maintain plant equipment and buildings, including complex tasks. The position is on a night-shift rotation: two days on, two off, three on, two off, two on, and three off, with hours from 6:48 p.m. to 6:48 a.m. Employees may not move from the position for two years unless the move is a promotion within the department. A $3,000 signing bonus is available to applicants who meet the requirements. Pay starts at $33.50 per hour and reaches $36.54 after 270 days, plus a $2.00 shift differential. Offers are contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The electrician reads instructions and technical diagrams, selects appropriate tools and parts, uses testing devices, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, and works to maintain quality and a safe, orderly work area. The role requires compliance with applicable EHS requirements, site policies, quality procedures, and National Electrical Code rules. Employees may be asked to train new employees and trainees and to work overtime when needed. The work involves plant and production environments, exposure to nickel, heat, KOH, RCF, and potentially noise, oil, dust, fumes, chemicals, cold, wetness, and seasonal temperature changes. Required PPE includes safety glasses, flame-retardant clothing, earplugs, metal-tarsal shoes, hard hats, respirators, and caustic suits, as applicable. The job involves moderate physical effort, including walking, standing, lifting and carrying, climbing, crawling, bending, gripping, reaching, and operating a keyboard and mouse. Howmet offers a benefits package that includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; FSA and HSA options; 401(k) plans with matching and an additional employer retirement contribution; paid holidays and vacation; paid parental leave and adoption assistance; life insurance and disability coverage; optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance; tuition assistance; professional development; and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment is also contingent on the ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Three years of experience.
Valid Journeyman's License.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal instructions and technical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment, including using manuals and wiring diagrams.
Ability to use basic shop math, including fractions and decimals.
High degree of manual dexterity and electrical aptitude.
Ability to use computers for tasks such as entering information.
Ability to work as a team member under general supervision and maintain expected quality levels.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying, climbing stairs and ladders, and fine manipulation.
Must pass a Jaeger 2 eye exam.
Ability to wear required PPE and comply with EHS requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills.
Working knowledge of plant equipment, its operation, and repair.
Working knowledge of National Electrical Codes (NEC).
Additional trade training in the mechanical field.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and maintain plant equipment and buildings, including complex equipment.
Read instructions and, as available, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to select appropriate tools and parts.
Troubleshoot problems and make repairs using experience, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Use testing devices, including leak detectors and electrical instruments.
Maintain a clean and orderly department and clean the area around repaired equipment in production departments.
Assist with training new employees and trainees when assigned.
Comply with EHS rules, applicable electrical code rules, site policies, quality procedures, and other required procedures.
Report work-related illness or injuries and safety, health, or environmental concerns; attend required EHS training.
Work overtime when needed.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

$3,000 signing bonus for those who meet the requirements.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits offered upon hire.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds, including match of up to 6% of pre-tax contributions.
Separate employer retirement contribution.
Paid vacation time.
Paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance programs.
Employee life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).