Industrial Millwright Mechanic – Aerospace Manufacturing

At Howmet Aerospace, we engineer solutions that power quieter, more efficient aircraft and sustainable transportation. Learn more at www.howmet.com.

A day in this role

On an off-shift schedule, you’ll be the go-to mechanical expert who keeps production moving. One hour you might align belts and sheaves on a critical drive, the next you’re pipefitting, welding, or fabricating a bracket to get a machine back online. You’ll diagnose issues across hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems—then repair, rebuild, and verify proper operation.

What you’ll handle

• Mechanical maintenance and repair of production equipment
• Pipefitting and welding for equipment installation and modification
• Light fabrication to support custom fixes and improvements
• Alignment of belts, sheaves, and rotating components
• Troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Support for CNC machine installation and commissioning

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Meet at least one of the following pathways:
  • Eight (8) years of documented millwright/machine repair experience
  • Completion of a bona fide apprenticeship program with certificate
  • Journeyman Millwright
  • Journeyman Machine Repair

Preferred background

• Hands-on troubleshooting of machines, including hydraulics and pneumatics

Technical strengths we value

• Die attach/bonding
• Machine building/assembly
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Pneumatics experience
• Motor replacement, repair, and preventive maintenance
• Hydraulics experience
• CNC machine installation
• Electrical/electronic systems familiarity
• Excellent communication and shop math skills

Additional requirements

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.

Legal

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.

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