Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician (IGT)
hace 12 días
Hampton
Job DescriptionShape the Future of Turbine Manufacturing as an Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician At Howmet Aerospace, our Hampton, VA Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) team builds advanced components for jet engines and industrial gas turbines. As an Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician, you will keep our high-tech equipment running safely and precisely while supporting a culture of continuous improvement. A Day in the Life Start your shift with a quick review of the maintenance backlog and safety priorities. You’ll move from predictive checks on conveyor systems and pneumatics, to troubleshooting a 480Vac power issue on a production cell, to fabricating a bracket in the machine shop so a critical line can return to service. You’ll confirm tolerances with calipers and micrometers, analyze readings from multimeters, replace a worn motor bearing, and document everything so the next team has a clean handoff. When needed, you’ll rig and relocate equipment, install conduit and field wiring for a new tool, and fine‑tune hydraulic and pneumatic controls to spec. What You’ll Tackle • Plan and execute preventive maintenance across motors, conveyors, pneumatics, and production machinery using drawings, manuals, and engineering specifications., • Systematically troubleshoot 480Vac power and 120Vac control circuits; verify voltage, current, resistance, and capacitance with meters., • Dismantle and rebuild equipment using cranes/hoists and hand/power tools; examine part condition and surface finish., • Adjust and align components using levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges; interpret basic blueprints for installs., • Install conduit, run field wiring, and connect power and signal cables between machines., • Diagnose and repair electrical elements: transformers, motors, lighting, relays, switches, sensors, printed circuit boards; rewire motors and replace bearings., • Layout and install building wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus as needed., • Repair/replace mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components; maintain and troubleshoot pipe systems, gauges, valves, and regulators., • Operate welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal; rig equipment for installation or moves., • Fabricate or modify parts using machine shop tools; maintain spares and supplies, place and track orders, and verify receipts., • Document maintenance actions, trends, and recommendations; keep the area safe, organized, and compliant., • Share knowledge and status across shifts; engage with maintenance leadership, production leaders, and operators., • Develop skills via workshops, publications, and professional networks; apply learning to improve uptime., • Operate an industrial forklift and work at heights up to 50 feet., • Bring and maintain a full complement of personal hand tools.Skills & Strengths, • Mobile equipment training and certification., • Strong technical communication: read procedures and safety rules; write clear reports; present information to groups., • Applied math: percentages, proportions, geometry, algebra, and shop calculations (area, circumference, volume, etc.)., • Creative problem solving in environments with limited standardization; interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.Basic Qualifications, • Submit a resume with your application., • High school diploma or GED., • Completed certification in mechanical, electrical, or multi-craft apprenticeship., • 5–7 years of industrial electro‑mechanical maintenance experience., • Hands-on experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, water, PLC interfaces, welding, and/or analytical troubleshooting., • Willing and able to support all shifts; overtime and weekend work as needed.Shifts, Pay, and Training, • Hiring for: 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 3:00 pm–11:00 pm) and 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 11:00 pm–7:00 am)., • Training is on 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 7:00 am–3:00 pm)., • This role may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on your ability to lawfully obtain such access.