Sr. Maintenance Technician Industrial, Heat Treat

Job Info Job Identification 119802 Job Category Operations Posting Date 10/20/2026, 09:19 PM Locations 900 Watson Center Road, Carson, CA, 90745, US (On-site) Job Schedule Full time Export-Controlled Data No Currency Code US Dollar Responsibilities The Senior Maintenance Technician - Heat Treatment is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and reliability of heat-treatment and related manufacturing equipment. This position serves as a senior technical resource for complex equipment issues and supports equipment improvements. The Senior Maintenance Technician works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and maintain safe and reliable production operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial heat-treatment equipment, furnaces, ovens, and supporting equipment. Diagnose complex mechanical, pneumatic, and control-system failures. Troubleshoot motors, pumps, burners, heating systems, thermocouples, temperature controllers, sensors, relays, contactors, and related components. Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and identify equipment or control-system faults. Lead troubleshooting efforts during significant equipment breakdowns and help restore equipment to production safely and efficiently. Perform and improve preventive and predictive maintenance activities to increase equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions or equipment improvements. Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation. Support equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and commissioning activities. Partner with Engineering and Operations on equipment reliability and continuous improvement projects. Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to Maintenance Technicians. Assist with identifying critical spare parts and maintaining appropriate spare-parts availability. Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, and preventive maintenance history. Ensure work is completed in accordance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, PPE, and all applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements. Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns and production maintenance Qualifications Basic Qualifications 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical production equipment. Experience with industrial furnaces, heat-treatment equipment, ovens, or similar high-temperature processing equipment strongly preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, and work in and around industrial equipment. Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. 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 $36-$46. About Us Compensation and Benefits: If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location. Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include: Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies) Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs Life insurance and disability coverage plans Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Equal Opportunity Employer: Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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