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At Howmet Aerospace, we cast high-performance components in superalloys, aluminum, and titanium for jet engines and industrial gas turbines. Join our Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) team in Hampton, VA and keep the heart of advanced manufacturing running.

Your day, your impact

On the 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 3pm–11pm) or 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 11pm–7am), you’ll be the go-to expert who keeps complex production assets and facilities humming. You’ll train on 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 7am–3pm), then move onto your assigned off-shift with a $1.00/hr premium. New hire starting rate: $41.70/hr.

What you’ll tackle

• Own equipment uptime: plan and perform preventive maintenance across motors, pneumatics, conveyors, and production machinery using manuals, drawings, specs, and your troubleshooting toolkit.
• Diagnose with precision: track down faults through observation and precision instruments; verify electrical characteristics (voltage, current, resistance, capacitance) on 120Vac controls and 480Vac power systems.
• Repair and rebuild: dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists, cranes, and power/hand tools; evaluate wear/fit; replace bearings; rewire motors; swap relays, switches, sensors, printed circuit boards, and lighting components.
• Mechanical mastery: restore hydraulic/pneumatic systems; install and maintain pipework; service gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related hardware.
• Fabricate and weld: machine parts to spec using calipers, micrometers, and shop equipment; cut and join metals with torch and welding processes.
• Electrical installs: plan layouts; run conduit; pull and terminate field wiring; connect machines to power; integrate equipment-to-equipment cabling.
• Layout and alignment: set, level, and align components with levels, plumb bobs, straightedges; read basic blueprints to position and install assets.
• Rigging and relocation: rig equipment for installation/moves safely and efficiently; operate an industrial forklift.
• Automation savvy: apply working knowledge of PLCs and robotic machinery during troubleshooting and repair.
• Safety and stewardship: maintain a clean, compliant work area; conserve parts and supplies; keep inventories current; order and verify materials.
• Documentation and teamwork: produce clear maintenance reports; log actions and irregularities; share learnings to maintain continuity across shifts; communicate effectively with maintenance leadership, production leaders, and operators.
• Keep growing: attend workshops, review tech publications, and grow your professional network to stay sharp.

What you bring

• Resume submission required with application.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification in mechanical, electrical, or multi-craft apprenticeship.
• 5–7 years of industrial electro-mechanical experience.
• Hands-on background with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, water systems, PLCs, welding, and analytical troubleshooting.
• Mobile equipment training/certification; ability to operate an industrial forklift.
• Comfort working at heights up to 50 feet.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and basic blueprints; write routine reports; speak effectively to groups.
• Strong math skills (fractions/percentages, area/circumference/volume, basic algebra/geometry).
• Problem-solving ability with non-standard situations; interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Availability for all shifts; overtime and weekend work as needed based on operations.

Compensation & schedule

• Starting rate: $41.70 per hour.
• Off-shift premium: +$1.00 per hour.
• Shifts available: 2nd (M–F 3pm–11pm) and 3rd (M–F 11pm–7am).
• Training: 1st shift (M–F 7am–3pm).

Where you’ll work

Howmet Aerospace — Hampton, Virginia (Industrial Gas Turbine group).

Compliance

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.

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