Maintenance Technician HLS

Company: Howmet Aerospace
Location: La Porte
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

About Howmet Aerospace Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2021 approximated $5 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day. Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube . JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education:

• The position requires a minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Skills and Abilities :
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to assist in effectively communicating with customers, suppliers, or employees within the company.
  • 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 required
  • Ability to rapidly grasp concepts and understand processes
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to prioritize work assignments
  • Must be able to be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  • Experience :
    • 3-5 years of related experience in maintenance related activities
    • Experience in ultra-high vacuum systems is a plus
    • Experience with man lifts, walk behinds, pallet jacks and forklifts are also a plus
    • Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee is required to execute the following:
      • Occasional bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling when retrieving and moving various items
      • Lifting intermittently of various items. Typically, assistance would be provided for weights exceeding 35 pounds
      • Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and precision measuring equipment
      • Oral communication via telephone or in person while interacting with customers, suppliers, or other employees
      • Position may require more than eight hours daily and more than five days weekly to complete work assignments
      • Sitting in chairs (swivel, padded, and adjustable)
      • Squatting / crouching when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, making equipment / product inspections, etc
      • Standing intermittently. Standing will vary from periodically to extensively depending on the daily sequence of events.
      • Visual monitoring of computer screens
      • Walking within the entire floor space of the plant daily to perform inspections, complete PM's, repair equipment and troubleshoot.
      • Equipment Used :
        • Computer
        • Basic office equipment - copier, fax, calculator
        • Testing Equipment
        • Machining Equipment
        • Power Tools - stationery and handheld
        • Hand Tools
        • Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this position are performed throughout the entire floor space of HLS/HTS where compliance with applicable safety rules is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is moderate.
        • Contacts : Internal: This position interfaces routinely with all HLS/HTS personnel/drivers and Howmet Logistics warehouse employees External: This position may interface with outside contractors, vendors, suppliers, etc.
        • Supervision : This position supervised no other.
        • EHS Requirements
          • Expected to assist in the implementation of EHS Values and policy statements and accompanying principals.
          • Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
          • Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
          • Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).
          • Report all safety, health, and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
          • Attend all EHS training.
          • Quality Statement The products we manufacture are used in important industries - transporting goods and people; the defense of our country; critical energy infrastructure for hospitals and public safety. Livelihoods and lives depend upon the products we manufacture. What we do as an organization is important and the first, and best, "line of defense" against non-conforming products escaping to our customers is you. A simple message: don't take it, don't make it, and don't pass it.
            • 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. JOB SPECIFICATIONS
              • Education:
                • The position requires a minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent.
                • Skills and Abilities :
                  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to assist in effectively communicating with customers, suppliers, or employees within the company.
                  • 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 required
                  • Ability to rapidly grasp concepts and understand processes
                  • Ability to multi-task
                  • Ability to prioritize work assignments
                  • Must be able to be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
                  • Experience :
                    • 3-5 years of related experience in maintenance related activities
                    • Experience in ultra-high vacuum systems is a plus
                    • Experience with man lifts, walk behinds, pallet jacks and forklifts are also a plus
                    • Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee is required to execute the following:
                      • Occasional bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling when retrieving and moving various items
                      • Lifting intermittently of various items. Typically, assistance would be provided for weights exceeding 35 pounds
                      • Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and precision measuring equipment
                      • Oral communication via telephone or in person while interacting with customers, suppliers, or other employees
                      • Position may require more than eight hours daily and more than five days weekly to complete work assignments
                      • Sitting in chairs (swivel, padded, and adjustable)
                      • Squatting / crouching when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, making equipment / product inspections, etc
                      • Standing intermittently. Standing will vary from periodically to extensively depending on the daily sequence of events.
                      • Visual monitoring of computer screens
                      • Walking within the entire floor space of the plant daily to perform inspections, complete PM's, repair equipment and troubleshoot.
                      • Equipment Used :
                        • Computer
                        • Basic office equipment - copier, fax, calculator
                        • Testing Equipment
                        • Machining Equipment
                        • Power Tools - stationery and handheld
                        • Hand Tools
                        • Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this position are performed throughout the entire floor space of HLS/HTS where compliance with applicable safety rules is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is moderate.
                        • Contacts : Internal: This position interfaces routinely with all HLS/HTS personnel/drivers and Howmet Logistics warehouse employees External: This position may interface with outside contractors, vendors, suppliers, etc.
                        • Supervision : This position supervised no other.
                        • EHS Requirements
                          • Expected to assist in the implementation of EHS Values and policy statements and accompanying principals.
                          • Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
                          • Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
                          • Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).
                          • Report all safety, health, and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
                          • Attend all EHS training.
                          • Quality Statement The products we manufacture are used in important industries - transporting goods and people; the defense of our country; critical energy infrastructure for hospitals and public safety. Livelihoods and lives depend upon the products we manufacture. What we do as an organization is important and the first, and best, "line of defense" against non-conforming products escaping to our customers is you. A simple message: don't take it, don't make it, and don't pass it.
                            • 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 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 www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube . JOB SUMMARY Responsible for daily maintenance, installation, dismantlement, troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment, essential building relating components, and tear down, evaluation and rebuild of vacuum pumps and blowers relational to vacuum casting technology. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
                                • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and repairs in order to ensure that all equipment continue to run effectively, and facility systems operate efficiently and reliably.
                                • Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with vacuum pumps and blowers
                                • Machine, install, rebuild, and repair all types of vacuum equipment and support all facilities infrastructure
                                • Inspect, operate, and test all machinery, equipment, and building infrastructure components
                                • Participate in projects and planning events
                                • Interface with suppliers
                                • Responsible for identifying, specifying, machining, and using spare and replacement parts
                                • Participate, lead, and actively support all necessary training, EHS, Human Performance, and company or department specific objectives.
                                • Occasional need for holiday, weekend or back shift emergency repair coverage may be required. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
                                  • Compliance with all Howmet policies and procedures.
                                  • Compliance with all EHS rules required at the plants
                                  • Dismantle, cleans, assembles, tests and approves vacuum pump equipment in the rebuild process
                                  • Diagnosis of failures and analyzes repair needs for the purpose of creating a repair quote
                                  • Maintains all equipment related to pump repair and building maintenance
                                  • Performs all building related PM work
                                  • Performs repair work on all building related equipment, infrastructure, and assets
                                  • Ability to weld, braze and solder in a variety of maintenance activities
                                  • Paints rebuilt pumps and equipment to plant specifications
                                  • Must be able to function as a member of a team, assist team members when needed, and be able to work under general supervision in a fast-paced environment.
                                    • Maintains positive customer and supplier relationships
                                    • Performs other work-related duties as assigned
                                    • Work Overtime as needed. 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 www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube . JOB SUMMARY Responsible for daily maintenance, installation, dismantlement, troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment, essential building relating components, and tear down, evaluation and rebuild of vacuum pumps and blowers relational to vacuum casting technology. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
                                      • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and repairs in order to ensure that all equipment continue to run effectively, and facility systems operate efficiently and reliably.
                                      • Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with vacuum pumps and blowers
                                      • Machine, install, rebuild, and repair all types of vacuum equipment and support all facilities infrastructure
                                      • Inspect, operate, and test all machinery, equipment, and building infrastructure components
                                      • Participate in projects and planning events
                                      • Interface with suppliers
                                      • Responsible for identifying, specifying, machining, and using spare and replacement parts
                                      • Participate, lead, and actively support all necessary training, EHS, Human Performance, and company or department specific objectives.
                                      • Occasional need for holiday, weekend or back shift emergency repair coverage may be required. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
                                        • Compliance with all Howmet policies and procedures.
                                        • Compliance with all EHS rules required at the plants
                                        • Dismantle, cleans, assembles, tests and approves vacuum pump equipment in the rebuild process
                                        • Diagnosis of failures and analyzes repair needs for the purpose of creating a repair quote
                                        • Maintains all equipment related to pump repair and building maintenance
                                        • Performs all building related PM work
                                        • Performs repair work on all building related equipment, infrastructure, and assets
                                        • Ability to weld, braze and solder in a variety of maintenance activities
                                        • Paints rebuilt pumps and equipment to plant specifications
                                        • Must be able to function as a member of a team, assist team members when needed, and be able to work under general supervision in a fast-paced environment.
                                          • Maintains positive customer and supplier relationships
                                          • Performs other work-related duties as assigned
                                          • Work Overtime as needed.

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