Sr. Maintenance Technician Industrial Electrician

Howmet Aerospace • Carson, CA

6d • $33 - $43

About The Position

The Sr. Maintenance Technician Industrial Electrician maintains, repairs, adjusts, and modifies facility tools and equipment, production machinery, buildings, and grounds according to scheduled maintenance plans and in emergency or non-emergency situations. The role supports production by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, completing scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs, and ensuring equipment is secured and paperwork completed at the end of each shift.

The technician also performs basic machinist duties, interprets equipment manuals and work orders, identifies faulty operations or materials, and reports unusual situations to appropriate supervision. The position requires working with manufacturing equipment such as screw machines, drillers, and tappers, and adhering to safety regulations and plant policies. The role involves standing, bending, reaching, stretching, and repetitive lifting of 15–30 pounds; work may involve oily and noisy machinery.

Howmet Aerospace offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. The stated salary range is $33–$43; no pay period is specified. Employment offers are contingent on the applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work on oily and noisy machinery.
• Knowledge of or experience with screw machines, drillers, tappers, and other manufacturing equipment, including troubleshooting those machines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, stretch, and repetitively lift 15–30 pounds.
• Flexible, whatever-it-takes attitude.
• Detail-oriented, able to follow oral and written directions, and able to work unsupervised.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
• Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Connect power supply wires and cables between machines and equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctioning transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, and other apparatus; replace damaged wires and cables.
• Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss issues with appropriate personnel to diagnose malfunctions.
• Replace faulty electrical components, including relays, switches, motors, and sensors.
• Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Plan wiring layouts and install wiring, conduit, and electrical devices in buildings.
• Follow safety regulations and plant policies.
• Install and maintain production machines and facility tools and equipment.
• Perform emergency and unscheduled production-equipment repairs during production and scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, repair or replace parts, test equipment, and make adjustments.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment.
• Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report them and unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
• Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career progression opportunities
• Community engagement activities
• Flexible schedules contingent upon role and location

What This Job Offers

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