Plant Electrical Maintenance Electrician

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Plant Electrical Maintenance Electrician to safeguard production through expert maintenance of complex electrical assets and controls.

You will interpret electrical drawings, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with teams to maximize machine availability while adhering to safety policies. The role involves flexible hours including overtime and weekend work, with competitive hourly wages including COLA and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship completion preferred.
• Journeyman’s card OR 4 years of relevant maintenance experience AND a qualifying score on a Howmet assessment conducted during the interview process.
• Proven expertise with electrical systems, controls, and systematic troubleshooting.
• Team-oriented, self-directed, and detail-focused with strong communication.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance across: communication systems; radios and radio‑controlled cranes; gauges and precision measuring devices; ultrasonic and fluidic equipment; VDTs; PLCs; microprocessors; numerical and programmable controllers; low‑ and high‑voltage power distribution; rectifier equipment; and test/measurement instruments.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to guide quality workmanship.
• Apply electrical codes and adhere to all site safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production to optimize machine availability.
• Record maintenance activities thoroughly and accurately.
• Engage in training to expand your capabilities over time.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial controls

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Journeyman’s card

4 years maintenance experience

Tools

Voltage detector

Industrial controls

Measurement gauges

PLCs

Testing instruments

Job description

Uptime matters. As a Plant Electrical Maintenance Electrician in Cleveland, OH 44105, you’ll safeguard production through expert maintenance of complex electrical assets and controls.Your missionImagine a production line that can’t afford delays. You anticipate issues, plan preventive work, and restore systems quickly when the unexpected happens—all while elevating safety and reliability.Core responsibilitiesInstall, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment and systems.Execute preventive maintenance across: communication systems; radios and radio‑controlled cranes; gauges and precision measuring devices; ultrasonic and fluidic equipment; VDTs; PLCs; microprocessors; numerical and programmable controllers; low‑ and high‑voltage power distribution; rectifier equipment; and test/measurement instruments.Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to guide quality workmanship.Apply electrical codes and adhere to all site safety policies and procedures.Collaborate with maintenance and production to optimize machine availability.Record maintenance activities thoroughly and accurately.Engage in training to expand your capabilities over time.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship completion preferred.Journeyman’s card OR 4 years of relevant maintenance experience AND a qualifying score on a Howmet assessment conducted during the interview process.Proven expertise with electrical systems, controls, and systematic troubleshooting.Team-oriented, self-directed, and detail-focused with strong communication.Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed.Compensation and schedulingPlacement will be on 2nd or 3rd shift in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.Base wage: $43.56/hourAdditional Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment: $4.75/hour (added to base)2nd shift differential: $0.47/hour3rd shift differential: $0.78/hourVacation: 1 week after 6 months of employmentWhat sets you up for successEquipment troubleshootingHigh‑voltage systemsDiagnostics and troubleshootingInstallation and wiringRepair and maintenanceHands‑on experience in a manufacturing environmentKey tools and technologiesVoltage detectorIndustrial controlsMeasurement gauges