Industrial Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Industrial Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (IGT)

Imagine starting your shift walking the production floor of a world leader in advanced metal components for aerospace and energy. You listen for the hum of motors, scan HMIs, and step in where your expertise keeps world‑class equipment running flawlessly. At Howmet Aerospace's Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) group in Hampton, VA, you'll be the person teams count on to protect uptime, quality, and safety.

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Your day-to-day impact

You'll install, maintain, and repair industrial equipment and facility systems by blending electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic know‑how:

• Keep assets reliable through preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production machinery using diagrams, sketches, OEM manuals, and engineering specs—troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Find root causes through observation and precision tools; use calipers, micrometers, and test instruments to confirm dimensional and performance data.
• Disassemble/assemble machinery using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools; evaluate components by form, fit, and surface condition.
• Diagnose and repair 480Vac power systems and 120Vac control circuits; apply electrical meters to read voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and more.
• Install conduit and field wiring across the site; connect power, signal, and control cabling between machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Service and replace components such as transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, relays, switches, position-sensing devices, and printed circuit boards; replace motor bearings and perform motor rewinds when needed.
• Plan electrical layouts within buildings and install wiring, conduit, and apparatus to code and specification.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults; lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems; repair/replace gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.
• Fabricate and fit repair parts using machine shop equipment; weld and torch‑cut metal to support repairs and installations.
• Rig equipment safely for installation or relocation; operate an industrial forklift and work at elevations up to 50 feet.
• Read basic blueprints and provide/maintain your own hand tools appropriate to the trade.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance leadership, production leaders, and equipment operators to coordinate work.
• Manage spare parts: check stock levels, forecast needs, place/expedite orders, and verify receipts while conserving resources.
• Document maintenance actions, trends, and irregularities; prepare concise reports and ensure continuity between shifts.
• Stay current by attending workshops, reviewing technical publications, and building peer networks.
• Champion safety and housekeeping standards; contribute to team goals and continuous improvement.

Work schedule and training

• Location: Hampton, Virginia (IGT group)
• Available shifts: 1st (Mon–Fri, 7a–3p), 2nd (Mon–Fri, 3p–11p), 3rd (Mon–Fri, 11p–7a), Weekend (Fri–Sun, 7a–7p)
• Training: 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 7a–3p)

Compensation

• New hire starting rate: $41.70 per hour
• Shift premium: $1.00 per hour while assigned to an off shift

What you bring

• Resume required with application.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a mechanical, electrical, or multi‑craft apprenticeship (certification required).
• 5–7 years of industrial electro‑mechanical maintenance experience.
• Hands‑on background across pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, water systems, PLCs, welding, and analytical troubleshooting.
• Comfort working all schedules, including 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend shift; able to work overtime and weekends based on operational needs—flexibility is essential.
• Mobile equipment training/certification; ability to operate forklifts.
• Strong technical literacy: read/interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write clear reports; speak effectively to groups.
• Math proficiency (percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume) with applied algebra and geometry.
• Problem‑solving in environments with limited standardization; interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.

Additional requirements

• This position entails access to export‑controlled items, and employment offers are conditioned upon your ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Legal notices

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

About Howmet

Howmet Aerospace is a global leader in investment casting of superalloys, aluminum, and titanium for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. Learn more at and review our ESG initiatives at

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