Area Maintenance Technician (Weekend Nights)
Howmet Aerospace · Hampton, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Hampton, VA.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Virginia: typical posted base $49k–$78k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 43 maintenance technician openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 44 other live reliability postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $61k–$98k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 49%
- Team leadership 42%
- PLC 27%
- Root cause 20%
- SAP 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, Casting, 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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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Hampton
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Duties & Responsibilities, not limited to
- ◆Coordinate work orders for production equipment.
- ◆Attend meetings with manufacturing and engineering personnel to develop scopes of work and action plans for equipment repair and improvements.
- ◆Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
- ◆Utilize basic hand tools and electrical diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and repair equipment deficiencies.
- ◆Train and mentor less experienced technicians on maintenance best practices for their respective area and equipment.
- ◆Develop processes and procedures to improve equipment uptime.
- ◆Leads work efforts for specific project tasks.
- ◆Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime.
- ◆Ability to work in team environments, Solo work and working with all levels management, Eng and people.
- ◆Willing to participate in continuous improvements initiatives within our process to enhance the work task.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Basic
Education
- ✓Certification in mechanical, electrical, or apprenticeship preferred.
- ✓Associates or Bachelors degree in mechatronics preferred.
Experience
- ✓This position requires a minimum of five years related experience in a maintenance role.
- ✓This position requires a minimum of two years of related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- ✓Employee 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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Howmet Aerospace , headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube .
Howmet Engine Systems is currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in Hampton, Virginia. Are you an empowered partner with the drive to transform ideas into sustainable value? We are seeking individuals who have a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a manufacturing environment, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence. Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional that wants to be a part of a dynamic team we encourage you to apply.
Salary
Anticipated Pay Range: $65K-75K per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.
Skills and Abilities
- •Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- •Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
- •Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- •Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- •Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- •Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
(For this position to be successful)
- •24/7 operations manufacturing experience preferred.
- •Experience with vacuum casting furnaces, injection press machines, and/or Fanuc & Motoman robotic systems is preferred.
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 communiti