Machinist - Maalaea

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies in Kahului – Maui seeks a Non-Exempt Maintenance Technician to install and maintain power plant mechanical equipment. You will read blueprints, troubleshoot rotating equipment, and coordinate with other trades.

The role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a wage of $50.75 per hour. Requires completion of a Machinist Apprentice Program or equivalent training, and passing the Company Written Job Knowledge Test in the first year.

Qualifications

• Must pass Company Written Job Knowledge Test (1st Year).
• Graduate of Machinist Apprentice Program or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains power plant mechanical equipment.
• Works with other trades in dismantling, inspecting, and repairing generators, exciters, motors, and mechanical equipment.
• Realigns and balances all types of rotating equipment.
• Repairs cranes and hoists, air compressors, ventilating systems, and fans.
• Uses and repairs all precision hand tools and power operated tools.
• Performs necessary rigging for machinist work and performs general maintenance work.
• Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.
• Directs the work of personnel in lower classifications on any or all of the above operations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints

Education

Machinist Apprentice Program or equivalent

Tools

Precision hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Company: hawaiianel

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: This posting will remain open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The M GD MAINTENANCE - MAALAEA Department of the M GENERATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: NON_EXEMPT)

JOB FUNCTION:

Installs and maintains power plant mechanical equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works from blueprints, sketches and written or oral instructions.
• Works with other trades in dismantling, inspecting, and repairing generators, exciters, motors, and mechanical equipment.
• Realigns and balances all types of rotating equipment.
• Repairs cranes and hoists, air compressors, ventilating systems, and fans.
• Uses and repairs all precision hand tools and power operated tools.
• Performs necessary rigging for machinist work and performs general maintenance work.
• Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the work of personnel in lower classifications on any or all of the above operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass Company Written Job Knowledge Test (1st Year).
• Graduate of Machinist Apprentice Program or equivalent training and experience.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location: Kahului – Maui

Wage: $50.75

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com .

EEO Statement Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email [e-mail] .