Machine Maintenance Technician - Experienced

Let Your Career Take Flight at Howmet Aerospace!

We recognize and reward our employees’ contributions with a competitive total rewards package. 

This position offers:

• Competitive base rate - $28 to $38 per hour depending on experience
• Overtime pay after 8 hours per day
• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision Benefits on Day 1 of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • 4.2% company match, plus additional 3% (whether you contribute or not), for a max total of 7.2% annually 
• 5% Target Performance Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Employee Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 3 weeks of 100%-paid leave for parental bonding for the birth or adoption of a child)

Join our team if you thrive in a challenging, meaningful work environment and take pride in precision, accountability, and craftsmanship!

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing and relocating complex CNC and manual manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting equipment issues, performing preventative maintenance activities on equipment, maintaining the technical library and spare parts inventory, calibrating and adjusting machine tools and equipment, modifying machines for specialized functions and performing minor building maintenance functions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Install, maintain, repair and relocate complex CNC and manual manufacturing equipment and machine tools for the facility, referring to manuals, schematics, blueprints and other relevant documentation.
2. Troubleshoot equipment issues, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic, making all necessary corrections and returning the equipment to optimum condition in a cost effective and timely manner.
3. Develop and maintain preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and perform PM activities on equipment.
4. Maintain technical library and spare parts inventory, including data entry into ERP and procuring supplies.
5. Calibrate and adjust machine tools and equipment. 
6. Modify machines and building for specialized functions.
7. Perform minor building maintenance functions, including plumbing and electrical.
8. Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment, adhering to 5S principles.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution

• A related technical certificate/diploma and two years relevant experience, OR, six years relevant experience.

• Intermediate ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

• Experience with electrical circuits and testing equipment.

• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Knowledge of OSHA standards.

• Experience working in an ISO environment.

• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:    

• Experience working with CNC controls and equipment. 

• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.

• Knowledge of machine tool calibration equipment and procedures.

• HVAC knowledge

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

• Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, kneeling, sitting reach or otherwise move about frequently

• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping

• Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks

• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 35 lbs., team lift up to 70 pounds

• Performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer

• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engin