What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technologist position at Howmet Aerospace?
If you thrive on solving complex equipment problems and keeping production humming, this role on our 2nd and 3rd shift teams is for you.
Pay Range: $25 - $40, depending on experience
Training requirement: You must be available to work 1st Shift until training is complete.
What you’ll tackle- Preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime and asset life.
- Hands-on diagnosis of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic, combustion, electrical, and electronic issues.
- Installation, assembly, rebuilds, and repairs of production equipment and facility infrastructure.
- Systematic inspections, operation checks, and testing to verify safe, reliable performance.
- Project participation, supplier interfacing, and leadership of contracting activities—recorded in our CMMS.
Schedule reality: Shift and weekend availability required; holiday and emergency coverage also expected.
Minimum profile- High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
- 3 years in manufacturing maintenance with strengths in PLC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical repair.
- Nice-to-have: ultra-high vacuum systems, man lifts (scissor/boom), and forklifts.
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Facilities Maintenance Experience
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- Hydraulics Experience
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repair
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
- PLC Programming Experience
- PLC Wiring Experience
- HVAC Maintenance
- HVAC Troubleshooting
- High Voltage Systems
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Tape Measure Reading
- Service
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Workplace Safety & EHS Management
- Hydraulic Systems & Components
- Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Electrical Schematic Reading
- Equipment Installation & Wiring
- Access Control Systems
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Machine Safety Inspections
- Troubleshooting CNC Machines
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens)
- Conveyor Systems
- Servo Motors
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, delivers advanced engineered solutions for aerospace and transportation. Our portfolio—jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels—supports lighter, more fuel-efficient platforms. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our innovations help customers succeed and positively impact the world. Explore our 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.
Salary : $25 - $40