Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

We’re a company of innovators and makers. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the aerospace and transportation industries. Join our team and help us engineer the next generation of sustainable travel.

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit . Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

We believe great employees deserve great benefits! Enjoy a competitive benefits package with valuable health, retirement, and paid-time-off benefits:

• Health Insurance from Day One – Medical coverage begins on your first day of employment.
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan – Company contribution of 3% of eligible compensation, plus a 100% match on employee contributions up to 6%, providing the opportunity for up to 15% of eligible compensation in total retirement contributions.
• 13 Company-Paid Holidays – Enjoy 13 paid holidays each year.
• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) – Paid time off to support work-life balance and time away when you need it.
• Overtime Opportunities Available – Additional earning opportunities through available overtime hours.

Our state-of-the-art investment casting facility in La Porte, Indiana is seeking a General Maintenance Technician (Electro-Mechanical) to join our team. Nestled halfway between South Bend and Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan - our facility in La Porte, Indiana supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.

Job Summary - Responsible for daily maintenance, installation, dismantlement, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical or electrical equipment.

Essential Functions

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and repairs in order to ensure that all equipment continues to run effectively and facility systems operate efficiently and reliably.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic machinery, combustion systems, electrical and electronic equipment.
• Install, assemble, rebuild and repair all types of equipment and support all facilities infrastructure.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment.
• Participate in projects and planning events. Interface with suppliers and lead contracting activities. Use Computer Maintenance Management System.
• Responsible for identifying, specifying and using spare and replacement parts.
• Participate, lead and actively support all necessary training, EHS, Human Performance, and company or department objectives.
• This position requires availability for shift and weekend work. Holiday and emergency coverage are also required.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of maintenance technician experience.
• 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.
• 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

• Have at least 3+ years maintenance experience with PLC Systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and electrical repair.
• Formal PLC training and/or extensive hands-on PLC experience.
• Experience in ultra-high vacuum systems is an asset.
• Experience with man lifts (scissor and boom) and forklifts is an asset.
• Must possess reading, writing, and basic math skills.
• Understand precision measuring instruments, electrical or electronic testing devices, drawings and schematics, equipment user manuals, activity and task instructions.
• Basic computer skills. Advanced skills are desirable.