Machinist - Maalaea

Hawaiian Electric Company; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Company in Kahului, Maui, seeks a Machinist for Maalaea to install and maintain power plant machinery. You will read blueprints, assemble, dismantle and repair rotating equipment and perform precision machining tasks to support plant operations.

Responsibilities include realigning rotating parts, balancing equipment, servicing lubrication systems, and performing general maintenance. Requires completion of a Machinist Apprentice Program or equivalent training; wage begins at

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 from blueprints, sketches and written or oral instructions.
• Assembles, dismantles, cleans and repairs rotating and mechanical equipment.
• Realigns and balances rotating equipment; services lubricating oil systems.
• Operates machine tools and sets up lathes, milling machines and drills.
• Performs rigging and general maintenance work; may operate material-handling equipment.

Education

Machinist Apprentice Program

Equivalent training and experience

Job description

Machinist - Maalaea

Date:Oct 5, 2026

Location: Kahului, Hawaii (HI), US, 96732

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.
• Assembles, dismantles, cleans and repairs power plant rotating and mechanical equipment during operational or overhaul periods.
• Works with other trades in dismantling, inspecting, and repairing generators, exciters, motors, and mechanical equipment.
• Installs new and reconditioned power plant machinery.
• Realigns and balances all types of rotating equipment.
• Services and repairs lubricating oil systems.
• Repairs cranes and hoists, air compressors, ventilating systems, and fans.
• Uses and repairs all precision hand tools and power operated tools.
• Sets up and operates all machine tools such as lathes, boring mills, shapers, milling machines and drill presses. Knows properties and uses of metals. Makes machine parts; may be required to machine metals and parts to original tolerances.
• Performs necessary rigging for machinist work and performs general maintenance work.
• Operates material-handling equipment and vehicles as required.
• 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.
• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.

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 athttp://hawaiianelectric.com.

EEO StatementHawaiian 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].