Electronics Technician - PLC & Test Systems (2nd Shift)

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

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking an experienced Operations professional for a 2nd shift role. The job involves setting up and operating electronic instrumentation for environmental testing, and performing PLC troubleshooting to quickly identify faults.

You will record data, analyze results, and support manufacturing excellence while following safety and attendance policies. The role requires strong reading, data handling, and technical problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years industrial/manufacturing experience.
• U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Devises, sets up, and operates electronic instrumentation for environmental testing.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting to identify and resolve faults.
• Record test data manually or digitally.
• Support plant to achieve manufacturing excellence.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Read instructions

Data recording

Electrical testing concepts

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC software

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking an experienced Operations professional for a 2nd shift role. The job involves setting up and operating electronic instrumentation for environmental testing, and performing PLC troubleshooting to quickly identify faults.

You will record data, analyze results, and support manufacturing excellence while following safety and attendance policies. The role requires strong reading, data handling, and technical problem solving.