Maintenance Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator - IGT

Howmet Aerospace; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, VA seeks a Maintenance Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator to oversee spare parts, tooling, and preventive maintenance reporting. The role collaborates with Maintenance Supervisors, Facilities Engineers, and the Automation Controls team to support production with organized inventory and timely data.

Strong Excel skills and organizational abilities are essential. On-site work with standard office and shop floor interactions, maintaining safe and efficient operations,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year in manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Minimum 3 years in an office admin role managing inventory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Access to export-controlled items; offers conditioned on eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify Excel sheets with formulas and macros.
• Prepare Preventative Maintenance work orders weekly.
• Assist in developing maintenance procedures and instructions.
• Request quotations for spare parts based on technical requests.
• Order and track spare parts in on-site purchasing system.
• Organize all requests in Excel and maintain data accuracy.
• Create and manipulate formulas to handle large data sets.
• Maintain spare part inventory and part identification tags.
• Support calibration of critical furnace equipment.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in procurement, planning, or maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Maintenance Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator - IGT

Hampton, VA, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• Locations One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 12/01/2026, 05:00 AM

Responsibilities

This opening is with Howmet Aerospace – a world leader in investment casting of super-alloys, aluminum, and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information, visit www.howmet.com .

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Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately, and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands‑on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

The Maintenance Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for the management of spare part equipment, common maintenance tooling, daily/weekly/monthly reports, spare parts storage area, and preventive maintenance reporting. This role is best suited for someone who can demonstrate proficiency in organizational skills, Microsoft Excel, and a self‑motivated attitude. This position will work with the Maintenance Supervisors, Facilities Engineers, and Automation Controls team to support Production by managing the equipment inventory and assisting in the management of the preventive maintenance program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, not limited to:

This is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) may and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific tasks.

• Create and modify Microsoft Excel Sheets through the utilization of conditional formatting, formulas, and macros.
• Prepare the Preventative Maintenance work orders for the Maintenance team on a weekly basis.
• Assist in the development of general Maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Responsible for requesting quotations for spare parts based on technical requests from Engineering and Maintenance teams.
• Order and track spare parts requests in the on‑site Purchasing system.
• Organize all ordered, received, on hold, and cancelled requests within an Excel spreadsheet.
• Able to create, utilize, and manipulate formulas in Excel to sort large amounts of data into a presentable format.
• Maintain the Critical Equipment Spare Part Excel Sheet and create identification tags for parts that are received in.
• Manage the maintenance common tooling process.
• Assist in the management of calibrating all critical furnace equipment by sending/receiving devices before expiration dates.
• Comfortable walking onto the Production floor to receive incoming spare parts and manage the spare parts storage area.
• Gather data from multiple spreadsheet sources and create re‑occurring reports for the on‑site management team.
• Assist in the planning of Maintenance shut down jobs working with the Maintenance Supervisor and Facilities Engineering team.
• Manage consumable Preventive Maintenance spares as they are used throughout the year.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Electrical system principles.
• Comfortable working in dirty environments to support the Maintenance spare parts program.
• Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policy, safety, and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution

Minimum 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment or maintenance related field (Hydraulic Systems, CNC Machines, Water Jets, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Welding, HVAC, or Facilities/General Maintenance).

Minimum 3 years of experience working in an office administrative position utilizing computer software to manage inventory and schedule business related operations.

Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically in Excel.

Be able to demonstrate proficiency and provide examples of managing/organizing business inventory.

• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position entails access to export‑controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in procurement, planning, or maintenance reliability related field of study.

3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment or maintenance related field.

3+ years of experience working in an office administrative position utilizing computer software to manage inventory and schedule business related operations.

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.