Maintenance Technician
Howmet Aerospace · Skokie, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Skokie, IL. Mechanically troubleshoot, repair and maintain all types of industrial machinery, equipment and systems.
- Tools it names
- CNC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 115 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $87k–$110k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 52%
- PLC 43%
- ✓ Welding 33%
✓ = 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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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Howmet Aerospace
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- 2
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Skokie
1 other open role at this site.
- Plant Manager · Production · Manager
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
- •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 spot-welding equipment
- •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
- •Perform other duties that may be assigned
- •High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- •Previous manufacturing experience.
- •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.
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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