Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Houston's Extrusion Plant is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform electrical maintenance tasks and provide SME expertise across repair, modification, and operation of plant systems.

The role requires troubleshooting electrical systems, wiring, breakers, PLCs, and calibration of safety devices, with a focus on safety compliance and timely, quality maintenance in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with protective relays, motor starters, and variable frequency drives.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor control, PLC programming, and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Generates unplanned work orders to address equipment issues as they arise.
• Cover Shop Call and tap changes as they arise.
• Complete work orders and PMs assigned in timely manner.
• Maintain logs of inspections, repairs, and parts used.
• Assists Sr Technicians with projects.
• Work With Contractors as required to perform work orders and PMs.
• Receive contractors as they arrive on-site and present defined site safety requirements.
• Ensure work is in compliance with all site safety policies including lockout/tagout, Confined Space, Contractor safety, Arc Flash, High/Low Voltage safety.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including wiring, breakers, and PLCs.
• Replace defective components, rewire circuits, and install new equipment as needed.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical codes (NEC, IEC).
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Test and calibrate instruments and safety devices such as circuit breakers, relays, fuses, respond to emergency outages and provide rapid on-site fixes to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine inspections of electrical equipment, motors, generators, and control panels.
• Use multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation resistance testers to diagnose faults.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Electrical schematics

Communication skills

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

SAP ERP system

MES

Job description

Essential Functions:

Howmet's Houston Extrusion Plant focuses on converting specialty metals into value added extrusions for the aerospace and defense industries. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing maintenance duties and resources to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks and providing subject-matter expertise for various systems and machines related to repair, modification, and operational proficiency.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Generates unplanned work orders to address equipment issues as they arise
• Cover Shop Call and tap changes as they arise
• Complete work orders and PMs assigned in timely manner
• Maintain logs of inspections, repairs, and parts used
• Assists Sr Technicians with projects
• Work With Contractors as required to perform work orders and PM's
• Receive contractors as they arrive on-site and present defined site safety requirements
• Ensure work is in compliance with of all site safety policies including lockout/tagout, Confined Space, Contractor safety, Arc Flash, High/Low Voltage safety
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including wiring, breakers, and PLCs
• Replace defective components, rewire circuits, and install new equipment as needed
• Ensure all work complies with electrical codes (NEC, IEC)
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment
• Test and calibrate instruments and safety devices such as circuit breakers, relays, fuses, respond to emergency outages and provide rapid on-site fixes to minimize downtime)
• Perform routine inspections of electrical equipment, motors, generators, and control panels
• Use multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation resistance testers to diagnose faults
• Perform other duties as assigned

basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience
• Familiarity with protective relays, motor starters, and variable frequency drives
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor control, PLC programming, and industrial automation

Employees 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.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Physical Demands: This is primarily a warehouse environment position. Sitting, standing and possibly heavy lifting may be required. Temperature conditions will vary with the outside environment.

preferred qualifications:

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) - Electrical
• OSHA 30‑hour General Industry.
• Journeyman Electrician or equivalent
• Relevant technical, vocational, or military training certificates
• Electrical and Controls diagnostic training certification.
• Must have the aptitude to troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Ability to interpret equipment schematics, hydraulic circuits, control circuits, single-line electrical drawings, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Ability to research and identify parts via equipment drawings
• Ability to communicate effective; both written and orally.
• Strong PC skills; ability to navigate and use CMMS, SAP ERP system, and manufacturing execution system (MES)
• Basic metal fabrication skills; use of power tools, cutting torch, stick welder, saws, and knee mill.