Electromechanical Maintenance Technician, Turbine Casting

Shape the future of flight with Howmet Aerospace

At Howmet Aerospace , our Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) team in Hampton, Virginia manufactures precision cast components for jet engines and industrial turbines. We are hiring a seasoned Electromechanical Maintenance Technician to keep our advanced equipment and facilities running safely, accurately, and efficiently.

A day in the life

You begin your shift by reviewing work orders and safety priorities, then move seamlessly from preventive maintenance to urgent troubleshooting. One hour you are diagnosing a 480Vac power issue with a conveyor; the next, you’re replacing a position sensor on a robot cell, laying out conduit for a new line, or welding a bracket to get production back online. You read prints, rig and relocate equipment, and climb up to 50 feet to service overhead systems. Throughout the day, you document actions, coordinate with operators and leaders, order parts, and leave the area safer and cleaner than you found it.

Pay, schedule, and training

• New Hire Starting Rate: $41.70 p/hr.
• Shift premium: $1.00 p/hr. while assigned to an off shift
• Open shifts: 2nd shift, M-F 3pm-11pm and 3rd shift, M-F 11pm-7am
• Training: 1st shift, M-F 7am-3pm

What you will do

• Execute preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, hydraulics, and production machinery using diagrams, sketches, OEM manuals, and specs.
• Troubleshoot 480Vac power systems and 120Vac controls; use electrical meters to assess voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and more.
• Pinpoint root causes using precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.).
• Dismantle and reassemble machines; remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools; examine fit, form, and finish.
• Install conduit and field wiring; connect power and control wiring between machines and equipment; plan layouts for wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Diagnose and repair transformers, motors, lighting, and wiring; replace relays, switches, motors, position-sensing devices, and printed circuit boards; replace motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components; lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, valves, gauges, regulators, and related equipment.
• Perform cutting and welding operations to join or modify metal parts; rig equipment for installs or relocations.
• Work with robotic machinery and automated systems.
• Operate industrial forklifts; work safely at heights up to 50 feet.
• Maintain inventories; requisition, receive, and verify parts and supplies.
• Prepare clear maintenance reports; capture data, trends, irregularities, and follow-ups to maintain continuity across teams.
• Build your expertise via workshops, technical publications, and professional networking.
• Champion 5S and safety rules to keep a clean, compliant work environment; contribute to team goals as needed.

Skills and abilities

• Mobile equipment training and certification.
• Comfort reading safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; able to write routine reports/correspondence and present to groups of employees or customers.
• Solid math foundation: proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume; capable with basic algebra and geometry.
• Resourceful problem solver in environments with limited standardization; able to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Communicates effectively with maintenance leadership, production leadership, and equipment operators.
• Bring and be familiar with a full complement of hand tools.

Basic qualifications

• An application must include a resume for review and consideration.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in mechanical, electrical, or multi-craft apprenticeship is required.
• 5–7 years of industrial electro-mechanical experience.
• Hands-on experience required with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, water systems, PLCs, welding, and analytical troubleshooting.
• Availability for all shifts; overtime and weekends as needed based on operations.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items; employment is contingent upon the ability to lawfully obtain such access.

Why Howmet

Join a world leader in superalloy, aluminum, and titanium investment casting—where your craft sustains mission-critical equipment and your impact is felt in every takeoff. Explore more at howmet.com .

Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Ready to apply?

Submit your resume and take the next step in a high-impact maintenance career with Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, VA.