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Maintenance Mechanic

Howmet Aerospace · Brea, CA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Brea, CA. Mechanically troubleshoot, repair and maintain all types of industrial machinery, equipment and systems.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
CNC, Welding
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 127 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 132 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $79k–$121k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 35%
  • PLC 32%
  • ✓ Welding 29%
  • Tooling 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Job Summary

  • ◆Mechanically troubleshoot, repair and maintain all types of industrial machinery, equipment and systems.
  • ◆Capable of rebuilding or repairing machines or assemblies to original operating conditions
  • ◆Familiar with CNC machines, punch presses, and other various metal forming machines a big plus
  • ◆Responsible for project management work and/or documentation of product equipment or processes
  • ◆Communicate, discuss, and/or review repair problems with Engineering, the Tool Room, Production Team Leads or vendors as needed
  • ◆Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventative and unscheduled maintenance).
  • ◆Plan and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment up time.
  • ◆Keep neat orderly records and order spare parts.

Required Education/Experience

  • ✓High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • ✓5+ years Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • ✓Must be able to fabricate, weld, or machine parts as required
  • ✓Must have some knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting including power transmission, fluid power, and pneumatics.
  • ✓Ability to read, write, and understand written specifications, procedures and prints.
  • ✓Ability to design and execute from verbal instructions.
  • ✓Must possess good mechanical aptitude and have the ability to work on close tolerance equipment and/or parts.
  • ✓Ability to use various measuring devices (torque wrench, micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators etc.)
  • ✓Must be able to use math to calculate dimensions and determine equipment setups.
  • ✓Safety and quality conscious.
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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 , Facebook , and YouTube .

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