Electro-Mechanical Multicraft Technician Off-Shift Premium

Torrey Holistics; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Starting wage: $41.70/hr

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, Virginia, seeks an experienced Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support the Industrial Gas Turbine group. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, repair and rebuild equipment, and work with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, PLCs, and welding.

The role requires forklift operation, ability to work at heights, and reading blueprints. The position offers 2nd or 3rd shifts with a $1.00/hr premium; starting rate is $41.70/hr, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in mechanical, electrical, or multi-craft apprenticeship.
• 5–7 years of industrial electro-mechanical experience.
• Hands-on background with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, water systems, PLCs, welding, and analytical troubleshooting.
• Mobile equipment training/certification; ability to operate an industrial forklift.
• Comfort working at heights up to 50 feet.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and basic blueprints; write routine reports; speak effectively to groups.
• Strong math skills (fractions/percentages, area/circumference/volume, basic algebra/geometry).
• Problem-solving ability with non-standard situations; interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Availability for all shifts; overtime and weekend work as needed based on operations.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment uptime: plan and perform preventive maintenance across motors, pneumatics, conveyors, and production machinery.
• Diagnose with precision: track down faults using observation and precision instruments; verify electrical characteristics on 120Vac controls and 480Vac power systems.
• Repair and rebuild: dismantle and reassemble equipment; replace worn parts and rewire motors.
• Mechanical mastery: restore hydraulic/pneumatic systems; install and maintain pipework; service gauges and valves.
• Fabricate and weld: machine parts to spec; cut and join metals with torch and welding processes.
• Electrical installs: plan layouts; run conduit; terminate wiring; connect machines to power.
• Layout and alignment: set, level, align components with tools; read blueprints for asset placement.
• Rigging and relocation: rig equipment for installation/moves; operate an industrial forklift.
• Automation savvy: apply working knowledge of PLCs and robotic machinery during troubleshooting.
• Safety and stewardship: maintain a clean, compliant work area; manage inventories; document actions.

Skills

Electro-mechanical experience

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs

Welding

Analytical troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Reading blueprints

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification in mechanical, electrical, or multi-craft apprenticeship

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Welding equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, Virginia, seeks an experienced Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support the Industrial Gas Turbine group. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, repair and rebuild equipment, and work with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, PLCs, and welding.

The role requires forklift operation, ability to work at heights, and reading blueprints. The position offers 2nd or 3rd shifts with a $1.00/hr premium; starting rate is $41.70/hr, with