Aerospace Electronics Technician: PLC & Test (2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace, located in Hampton, VA, is seeking an experienced Operations professional for the Hampton plant on a 2nd shift schedule (Mon-Fri, 3pm-11:30pm). The role involves operating instrumentation and testing equipment, performing PLC troubleshooting, collecting data, and translating results into reports for engineers.

Responsibilities include maintaining test systems, documenting steps, and ensuring safety and attendance policies.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts and perform data analysis for test results.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work instructions accurately.
• Record data manually or by computer as required.
• Read, install, calibrate and check sensing and recording instrumentation; develop specs for nonstandard test apparatus.
• Troubleshoot PLC control logic using software to identify faults and repairs.
• Install equipment in test chambers or facilities under engineering guidance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on automation equipment, sensors, actuators, and motor drives.
• Document troubleshooting steps and system changes for future reference.
• Operate test apparatus to reproduce/record effects of conditions and translate results into graphs/reports.
• Adhere to attendance policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Mathematical analysis

Problem solving & data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Howmet Aerospace, located in Hampton, VA, is seeking an experienced Operations professional for the Hampton plant on a 2nd shift schedule (Mon-Fri, 3pm-11:30pm). The role involves operating instrumentation and testing equipment, performing PLC troubleshooting, collecting data, and translating results into reports for engineers.

Responsibilities include maintaining test systems, documenting steps, and ensuring safety and attendance policies.