Industrial Mechatronics Technician — 2nd/3rd Shift

Torrey Holistics; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 119,488,000 - 122,353,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, VA is seeking a mechatronics-minded technician to keep critical equipment running on 2nd or 3rd shifts after training on 1st shift. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and work with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and PLCs.

The role requires 5–7 years of electro-mechanical experience, an apprenticeship certification, and the ability to read blueprints and use precision instruments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Apprenticeship certification in mechanical, electrical, or multi-craft disciplines.
• 5–7 years industrial electro-mechanical experience.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, PLCs, welding.
• Forklift training/certification.
• Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatics, conveyors, and production machines.
• Isolate faults using diagrams, manuals, and test tools; measure voltage, current, resistance, and capacitance.
• Service 120Vac controls and 480Vac power systems.
• Dismantle and rebuild equipment with hoists, cranes, and power/hand tools.
• Plan and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus; connect machines to power and inter-machine cabling.
• Diagnose/replace transformers, motors, relays, switches, sensors, and PCBs.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems; service gauges and valves.
• Fabricate parts with machine tools; measure with calipers/micrometers.
• Rig assets for installation/relocation; operate a forklift; work at heights up to 50 feet.
• Leverage PLC knowledge and robotics to shorten downtime; document actions and trends.

Skills

Electro-mechanical experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement tools

PLC familiarity

Forklift operation

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeter

Power tools

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, VA is seeking a mechatronics-minded technician to keep critical equipment running on 2nd or 3rd shifts after training on 1st shift. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and work with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and PLCs.

The role requires 5–7 years of electro-mechanical experience, an apprenticeship certification, and the ability to read blueprints and use precision instruments.