Maintenance B Mechanic

Howmet Aerospace • Wichita Falls, TX

7h • $29 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, Texas facility is hiring a Maintenance B Mechanic. The position works independently under general supervision to diagnose, repair, and maintain plant equipment and buildings, including complex equipment and automated systems. The mechanic uses schematics, blueprints, manuals, hand and power tools, and testing devices to identify and resolve equipment problems and help restore production. The role requires working 12-hour rotating night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on a rotating 2-on/2-off, 3-on/2-off, 2-on/3-off schedule. Overtime may be required when needed. Offers are contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Pay begins at $29.31 per hour and reaches $33.88 per hour after 270 days, plus a $2.00 shift differential.

The work involves maintaining expected quality levels, using computers to enter information, and complying with company, site, and regulatory policies, including environmental, health, and safety requirements. The employee must wear required personal protective equipment and attend EHS training. Work may involve exposure to nickel, heat, KOH, RCF, noise, oil, dust, fumes, chemicals, cold, wetness, and seasonal temperature changes. Physical work ranges from minimal effort to heavy labor and includes walking, standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, gripping, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and twisting.

A high school diploma or GED is required. Additional trade training in mechanical or electrical fields is beneficial. Preferred qualifications include manufacturing experience, basic computer skills, knowledge of plant equipment and repair, an associate degree or technical training, robot programming experience, schematic and blueprint reading experience, and teamwork and communication skills. The position requires legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment is also conditioned on the applicant’s ability to lawfully access export-controlled items.

Howmet offers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA account options, pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plans with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, paid holidays and vacation, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, life insurance and disability coverage, optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance, tuition assistance, professional development opportunities, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the stated rotating schedule.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal instructions, including detailed schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment using experience, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to perform basic shop math, including fractions and decimals.
• Independent judgment and mechanical aptitude to diagnose equipment problems and determine repair methods.
• Manual dexterity and ability to set up and operate complex equipment.
• Ability to use computers for entering information.
• Ability to comply with required EHS policies and wear specified protective equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including walking, standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, gripping, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Must pass a Jaeger 2 eye exam.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Working knowledge of plant equipment, its operation, and repair.
• Associate degree and technical training.
• Robot programming experience.
• Schematic and blueprint reading experience.
• Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills.
• Additional trade training in a mechanical or electrical field.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain plant equipment and buildings, including complex equipment.
• Read and use blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and manuals to select appropriate tools and parts and troubleshoot problems.
• Use testing devices, including leak detectors and electrical instruments.
• Observe robots and related automated equipment for malfunctions; identify when systems need resetting or robots need re-homing; repair or replace defective parts using hand and power tools.
• Maintain equipment in the plant and help restore automated systems to production.
• Maintain expected quality levels and use computers to enter information.
• Keep the department orderly and clean the area around equipment repaired in production departments.
• Comply with department, facility, corporate, regulatory, EHS, quality, conduct, and employee handbook policies and procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, report work-related illness, injuries, and safety or environmental concerns, and attend EHS training.
• Perform other duties as required and work overtime when needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacation based on length of service and paid holidays.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits offered upon hire.
• FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED