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Howmet Aerospace · 1 day ago

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Martinsville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. They are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain all electrical and electronic equipment in the plant, ensuring optimal functionality and safety.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Receives verbal or written instruction covering the scheduling and emergency repair and installation and inspection work to be done

Analyzes all types of circuits and wiring diagrams to modify, service, install or repair all types of electronic devices and systems, various mill electrical equipment, electronic computing and controls systems, power and distributing control equipment, measuring, recording, processing and control devices, indication devices, instruments and gauges

Fabricates parts as required using machine and hand tools common to the trade. Burns, brazes, solders and performance simple layout, fabrication and welding in the servicing of electrical and electronic equipment, including related piping and mechanical component

Makes either temporary or permanent repairs or adjustments to equipment such as main motor drives, generators, control panels, relays, controllers, switchboards, circuit breakers, lighting circuits, resistors, etc

Install and repairs conduit, splicers, and insulates wires and cables, making splices on hot lines, isolates circuits for repairs

Maintains integrating, indicating, or graphic electrical or mechanical instruments

Makes mechanical repairs are required in connection with the servicing of electrical and electronic equipment including cranes

Advises when faulty equipment should be shut down for repairs

Tests, repairs and/or adjusts electronic scales to correct any variation from accuracy

Test, repairs and adjust electrical meters, such as osillograph, tachometers, ampmeter, voltmeter, power factory meters, phase shifter, etc

Cleans, paints, and lubricates equipment such as bearings, lights, reflectors, switch boxes, controls, pumps, compressors, fans, etc

Installs, repair and maintains power transmission lines, transformer, high tension sub station equipment such as disconnects, switch gear, bushings, insulator slings, lighting arrestors, phase wire grounding equipment

Erects poles and towers, installs cross arms, insulators, pole hardware, and lines, working from poles, ladders and scaffolds

Assists other maintenance or operating personal in repair work as required

Fills out reports of maintenance work performed, parts and materials used, inspections made, etc

Operates cranes, machinery, mobile equipment, hydraulics lifts; erects and dismantles pepe scaffolds and performs necessary rigging duties in connection with the servicing of electrical and electronic equipment

Maintains a safe, clean and orderly conditions of work area and equipment

Qualification

Electrical maintenancePLC programmingDigital electronicsBasic weldingHydraulicsPneumaticsTroubleshooting skillsBasic computer skillsMath skillsSafety practices

Required

Must have completed a recognized, appropriate apprenticeship or have at least eight (8) years of relevant on-the-job industrial electrical experience, to include digital electronics, PLC's, combustion, and instrument repair, or a two (2) year degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (or equivalent) with two (2) years of relevant on-the-job industrial electrical experience

High School diploma or GED

Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without need for sponsorship

Ability to work in a manufacturing atmosphere safely and follow safety practices and regulations

Must be willing and able to work any shift in a 24/7 operation and overtime including weekends and holidays

Ability to lift at least 50lbs as needed

Must have basic computer skills to create work orders, complete work orders, plan work, identify parts, and locate spare parts using a computerized maintenance management system after training

Must be able to legally operate company motor vehicles and mobile equipment

Must have strong math skills including reading fractions and decimals

Must have strong troubleshooting skills

Basic welding and flame cutting experience with a basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics

The position requires an individual to stand, climb, work at heights, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time

PPE includes FR9 clothing, safety glasses, hard hat, and steel toed boots with metatarsal protection, hearing protection and other safety equipment as required

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a background test, physical and drug screen

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