Sr. Maintenance Technician Industrial Electrician
Howmet Aerospace · Carson, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Carson, CA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- 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
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $79k–$121k, from 10 postings that list pay.
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.
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Carson
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Preferred)
- ✓Minimum 5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician
- ✓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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
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The primary function of this position is to maintain, repair, adjust, and modify the facilities tools and equipment, as well as the building and its grounds, according to a set schedule and in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Major Activities
- •Perform mechanic skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
- •Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
- •Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
- •Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other appropriate personnel to diagnose malfunction.
- •Replaces faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, and sensors.
- •Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
- •Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical devices in buildings.
- •Strictly adhere to safety regulations and plant policies.
- •Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s tools and equipment.
- •Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
- •Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
- •Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- •Diagnose problems, repair or replace parts, test and make adjustments.
- •Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- •Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
- •Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
- •At the end of the shift, secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- •Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work on oily and noisy machinery.
- •Knowledge of or experience in working with Screw Machines, Drillers, Tappers, and other manufacturing equipment, as well as troubleshooting the above-mentioned machines.
- •Excellent communication skills.
- •Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
- •Physically able to stand, bend, reach, stretch, and lift 15-30 pounds repetitively.
- •Flexible, whatever it takes attitude.
- •Detail oriented and has the ability to follow both oral and written directions, ability to work unsupervised.
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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 $33-$43.
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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