Multicraft Maintenance Tech

Howmet Aerospace • Hampton, VA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring Multicraft Maintenance Techs for its Industrial Gas Turbine group in Hampton, Virginia. The role installs, maintains, and repairs industrial equipment and facility infrastructure. Available shifts are second shift, Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and third shift, Monday through Friday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; training is on first shift, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The starting rate is $41.70 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour shift premium while assigned to an off shift.

The technician performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on production equipment, motors, electrical controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors, and facility systems. The role uses technical diagrams, manuals, blueprints, measuring and testing instruments, hand and power tools, machine-shop equipment, welding and cutting equipment, and material-handling equipment. It also involves repairing and replacing mechanical and electrical components, installing conduit and wiring, fabricating parts, maintaining supplies and inventories, documenting maintenance work, and coordinating with maintenance and production personnel. The technician must follow safety procedures and may work at heights up to 50 feet.

Candidates need at least a high school diploma or GED and three years of industrial electromechanical experience. Experience in areas such as pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, water, PLCs, welding, or analytical troubleshooting is required. Applicants must provide a resume and two professional references. Availability for all shifts, including weekend shifts, and the ability to work overtime and weekends are required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment is also conditioned on the ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum three years of industrial electromechanical experience.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, water, PLCs, welding, or analytical troubleshooting.
• Availability for all shifts, including second, third, and weekend shifts; flexibility to work overtime and weekends as operational needs require.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to perform calculations involving figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
• Ability to read basic blueprints to install equipment and components.
• Ability to operate an industrial forklift and work at heights up to 50 feet.
• Mobile equipment training and certification.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items as a condition of employment.
• Resume and two professional references must be included with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in mechanical, electrical, or multi-craft apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production machines, and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Identify the sources of problems through observation and the use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Dismantle equipment, inspect parts, and remove defective components using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
• Troubleshoot 480 Vac power systems and 120 Vac electrical controls.
• Measure components using calipers, micrometers, and other instruments, and adjust functional parts and control instruments using hand tools and alignment tools.
• Use electrical meters to measure circuit characteristics such as voltage, current, capacitance, and resistance.
• Communicate with maintenance leadership, production leadership, and equipment operators.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine-shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Monitor maintenance equipment, parts, and supply inventories; order, expedite, and verify supplies as needed.
• Use maintenance resources and supplies appropriately.
• Dismantle and reassemble machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repair or replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment as directed.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Rig equipment for installation or relocation as directed.
• Read basic blueprints to install equipment and components; provide and use required hand tools.
• Operate an industrial forklift and work at varying heights up to 50 feet.
• Install conduit and field wiring, connect power supply wires and cables, and plan and install wiring and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Diagnose malfunctioning transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, and other apparatus; replace damaged wires and cables.
• Replace faulty machine electrical components, including relays, switches, motors, position-sensing devices, and printed circuit boards; replace motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machine components.
• Apply knowledge of robotic machinery.
• Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain technical knowledge through workshops, technical publications, and professional networks.
• Document and communicate work, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity among teams.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and contribute to team objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including 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 holidays and vacation time, subject to applicable policies.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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