Maintenance Manager
Howmet Aerospace · Fullerton, CA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management reliability role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Fullerton, CA. Collaborates, manages, or implements the safety procedures; provides training in safety best practices.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, CNC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $115k–$175k.
Median of the low and high ends of 69 live postings that list pay, out of 154 reliability engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 153 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $115k–$175k, from 68 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 71%
- New product launch 45%
- FMEA 36%
- Automation 29%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
- SPC 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Fullerton
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
As a Maintenance Manager, you’ll oversee organizational compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. This position will also be responsible for leading the maintenance processes in a manner that will have direct impact on profitability, efficiency, cost management, quality, safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, and innovation.
The role will report to our Aerofit location in Fullerton, CA.
Job
Responsibilities
- ◆Manage maintenance department.
- ◆Collaborate cross functionality to ensure completion of maintenance projects.
- ◆Engage with continuous improvement initiative the maintenance department.
- ◆Collaborates, manages, or implements the safety procedures; provides training in safety best practices.
- ◆Oversee maintenance budget in partnership with site leaders and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- ◆Preventive maintenance programs – Develop tools and techniques to analyze and develop cost effective preventive maintenance procedures.
- ◆New equipment installations – providing assistance in developing standards based installation procedures for new equipment using best available practices .
- ◆Effective maintenance planning and scheduling – participating in daily meetings and weekly planning and scheduling meetings.
- ◆Coordinate and review external contract services as needed to complete projects, repairs, etc.
- ◆Manage maintenance inventory stock and implement the purchase of materials, spare parts, etc., as needed.
- ◆Strong problem solving skills in aiding the reliability of the operation. Strong communication skills.
- ◆Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
- ◆Carries out supervisory responsibly in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities
include interviewing, recommendations for hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- ◆Support additional task as assigned.
Required Qualification
- ✓Bachelor's Degree (preferably in business or engineering) or in lieu of degree 8+ years of machinery maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment with CNC Mills and lathes, pneumatics, hydraulic, chemical processes, electrical, mechanical systems.
- ✓3+ years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor role.
- ✓5+ years of machinery maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment with CNC Mills and lathes, pneumatics, hydraulic, chemical processes, electrical, mechanical systems.
- ✓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 job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Lean / Continuous Improvement certifications
- ✓Ability to navigate and communicate in a highly matrixed organization.
- ✓Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
- ✓Hands on, practical problem solving and excellent interpersonal skills.
- ✓Strong analytical skills including data mining, analysis, trending, and writing accompanying commentary.
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Benefits/Salary
The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $110k-$140k.
Our Story
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram
