Area Maintenance Technician (Weekend Nights)

Howmet Aerospace; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions company is seeking an Area Maintenance Technician for its facility in Hampton, Virginia. The role involves coordinating work orders, inspecting equipment, and training technicians to ensure operational excellence. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in maintenance and a background in industrial manufacturing. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work within a team are essential. This full-time position offers an on-site work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in a maintenance role.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work orders for production equipment.
• Inspect machines for operational performance.
• Train and mentor less experienced technicians.
• Develop processes to improve equipment uptime.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems

Effective communication

Data collection and analysis

Education

Certification in mechanical, electrical, or apprenticeship

Associates or Bachelor's degree in mechatronics

Job description

Area Maintenance Technician (Weekend Nights)

Hampton, VA, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 115268
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 12/15/2025, 08:06 PM
• Locations One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission‑critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel‑efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.

Howmet Engine Systems is currently seeking an experienced Operations professional to join our team in Hampton, Virginia. Are you an empowered Lead Team Partner with the drive to transform ideas into sustainable value? We are seeking individuals who have a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a manufacturing environment, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence. Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional that wants to be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, not limited to:

Coordinate work orders for production equipment.

Attend meetings with manufacturing and engineering personnel to develop scopes of work and action plans for equipment repair and improvements.

Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.

Utilize basic hand tools and electrical diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and repair equipment deficiencies.

Train and mentor less experienced technicians on maintenance best practices for their respective area and equipment.

Develop processes and procedures to improve equipment uptime.

Leads work efforts for specific project tasks.

Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime.

Ability to work in team environments, Solo work and working with all levels management, Eng and people.

Willing to participate in continuous improvements initiatives within our process to enhance the work task.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

• Certification in mechanical, electrical, or apprenticeship preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in mechatronics preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Experience:

• This position requires a minimum of five years related experience in a maintenance role.
• This position requires a minimum of two years of related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Employee 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 entails access to export‑controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications (For this position to be successful):

• 24/7 operations manufacturing experience preferred.

Experience with vacuum casting furnaces, injection press machines, and/or Fanuc & Motoman robotic systems is preferred.