Maintenance Assistant I - 1st Shift

Howmet; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Career progression

Flexible schedules

Community engagement activities

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for on-site work at our Fullerton, CA facility. The role involves operating machine tools, performing repairs, and maintaining building systems to support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include carpentry, plumbing, electrical support, and equipment upkeep. Ideal candidates have 1+ years of maintenance or machinist experience, with the ability to read blueprints and work in English. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of maintenance experience or machinist experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, policies, and procedures in English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Building & Facility Maintenance: Performs minor repairs and maintenance to buildings and facilities, including carpentry, painting, plastering, brickwork, plumbing, welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Plumbing & Mechanical Systems: Installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs plumbing systems, including cutting and threading steel pipe, soldering copper pipe, cementing PVC pipes, connecting pipes, joints, valves, tanks, pumps, and other mechanical components.
• Equipment & Machinery: Assists Maintenance Mechanics with servicing and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment. Connects air, water, gas, and oil lines and performs basic machine maintenance.
• Electrical Support: Assists Electricians with basic electrical work, including conduit installation and wire pulling.
• General Maintenance: Repairs or replaces common facility items such as faucets, door hardware, light bulbs, and air filters. Unclog sinks, toilets, and drains and perform janitorial duties as assigned.
• Equipment Operation: Operates plant equipment, including forklifts, hydraulic lift hand trucks, compressors, and other mobile equipment.
• Machine Fluids & EHS: Changes machine oil and coolant and disposes of materials in accordance with EHS requirements.
• Safety & LOTO: Performs LOTO procedures and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop tools

English reading proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Taylor-Dunn

Scissor lifts

Walk-behind equipment

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification 119096
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 08/25/2026, 12:20 AM
• Locations 1425 Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data No
• Currency Code US Dollar

Responsibilities

Summary:

Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to produce parts and assemblies. Fits and assembles components and performs machine adjustments, repairs, and maintenance as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Building & Facility Maintenance: Performs minor repairs and maintenance to buildings and facilities, including carpentry, painting, plastering, brickwork, plumbing, welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Plumbing & Mechanical Systems: Installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs plumbing systems, including cutting and threading steel pipe, soldering copper pipe, cementing PVC pipes, connecting pipes, joints, valves, tanks, pumps, and other mechanical components.
• Equipment & Machinery: Assists Maintenance Mechanics with servicing and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment. Connects air, water, gas, and oil lines and performs basic machine maintenance.
• Electrical Support: Assists Electricians with basic electrical work, including conduit installation and wire pulling.
• General Maintenance: Repairs or replaces common facility items such as faucets, door hardware, light bulbs, and air filters. Unclog sinks, toilets, and drains and perform janitorial duties as assigned.
• Equipment Operation: Operates plant equipment, including forklifts, hydraulic lift hand trucks, compressors, and other mobile equipment.
• Machine Fluids & EHS: Changes machine oil and coolant and disposes of materials in accordance with EHS requirements.
• Safety & LOTO: Performs LOTO procedures and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of maintenance experience or machinist experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, policies, and procedures in English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic machine mechanics, shop tools, carpentry, lathe and milling operations.
• Ability to perform basic gauging and measuring and apply basic shop math, including algebra.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, Taylor-Dunn, scissor lifts, and walk-behind equipment.
• Ability to prioritize work, follow instructions, work efficiently, and maintain quality standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to EHS and safety requirements.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds regularly.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is responsible for maintaining fitness-for-duty while holding the above-described position and should be able to perform the essential tasks of the position in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. This refers to the physical, mental and emotional duties of the job.

• Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
• Need to be able to wear safety steel toe shoes and walk around shop floor environment as needed.
• Be able to remove dangling jewelry for shop floor assigned tasks, and wear hearing protection as needed.

Benefits/Salary

• competitive wages
• health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• excellent 401k matching program
• paid holidays and vacation
• opportunities for career progression
• community engagement activities
• flexible schedules contingent upon role and location
• The salary range for this position $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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About the Team

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.