Maintenance Technician, 1st Shift
Howmet Aerospace · Cleveland, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Cleveland, OH. Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with production specifications.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- 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 Ohio: typical posted base $51k–$63k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 139 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 146 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- ✓ Welding 35%
- Root cause 24%
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Cleveland
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
while serving as a resource to production, engineering, and other plant personnel. Other individual maintenance craft knowledge considered a plus.
- ✓Work independently with little supervision.
- ✓Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- ✓Exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamentals of the functioning machines.
- ✓Excellent general understanding of hydraulic systems with display of mastery in troubleshooting by utilizing deductive reasoning and schematics
- ✓Perform other duties as assigned.
While not exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing PPE (personal protection equipment). Following all basic safety precautions will reduce risk of potential injury. This position requires anywhere from light to moderate physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time, as well as some lifting.
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution (Required)
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Ability to lift 40 pounds
- ✓Electrical controls awareness a plus.
- ✓Knowledge of machine mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, blueprint reading, (welding and fabrication a plus) operation of machine tools used to make, modify and/or repair machine components.
- ✓Experienced and knowledge in maintaining and repairing injection presses.
- ✓3+ years previous manufacturing experience
- ✓Journeyman's Card is preferred
- ✓Ability to effectively work AND communicate as part of a cell team
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.
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Howmet Aerospace/ Tempcraft
Locations: 3960 S. Marginal Rd. Cleveland, OH 44114 (primary)
Must be willing to support our Brecksville location also (10147 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141)
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician position is accountable for:
- •Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair by using cranes, hoists, chain falls, hand tools, and jacks.
- •Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts or give recommendations to supervisors on repair requirements.
- •Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with production specifications.
- •Put machine parts together after accomplishing maintenance and repair work.
- •Assists other maintenance team members in meeting department
Benefits
- •Competitive wages
- •Clean, air-conditioned work facility (even on factory floor)
- •401k savings plan includes 3% of your eligible compensation, and a match of your deferred pre-tax savings dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your base pay
- •Tobacco-Free Credit
- •Medical, Dental, Disability, Vision, and Life Insurance available
- •Vacation Eligibility
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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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