Maintenance Assistant I - 1st Shift

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, specializing in jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels.

About the role

This position involves setting up and operating a variety of machine tools to produce parts and assemblies, fitting and assembling components, and performing machine adjustments, repairs, and maintenance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor repairs and maintenance to buildings and facilities, including carpentry, painting, plastering, brickwork, plumbing, welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
• 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.
• Assists Maintenance Mechanics with servicing and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment; connects air, water, gas, and oil lines; performs basic machine maintenance.
• Assists Electricians with basic electrical work, including conduit installation and wire pulling.
• Repairs or replaces common facility items such as faucets, door hardware, light bulbs, and air filters; unclogs sinks, toilets, and drains; performs janitorial duties as assigned.
• Operates plant equipment, including forklifts, hydraulic lift hand trucks, compressors, and other mobile equipment.
• Changes machine oil and coolant and disposes of materials in accordance with EHS requirements.
• Performs Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• 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

• 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.
• Must be able to wear safety steel toe shoes and walk around shop floor environment as needed.
• Must be able to remove dangling jewelry for shop floor assigned tasks and wear hearing protection as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Excellent 401k matching program.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour.