Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Howmet United States, Illinois, Skokie May 05, 2026
Job Info Job Identification
117509 Job Category
Operations Posting Date
05/05/2026, 12:45 PM Locations 8109 Lawndale Ave., Skokie, IL, 60076, US (On-site) Job Schedule
Full time Export-Controlled Data
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Responsibilities Mechanically troubleshoot, repair and maintain all types of industrial machinery, equipment and systems
Capable of rebuilding or repairing machines or assemblies to original operating conditions
Familiar with CNC machines, punch presses, and spot-welding equipment
Responsible for project management work and/or documentation of product equipment or processes
Communicate, discuss, and/or review repair problems with Engineering, the Tool Room, Production Team Leads or vendors as needed
Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventative and unscheduled maintenance)
Plan and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment up time
Keep neat orderly records and order spare parts
Perform other duties that may be assigned
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Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Previous manufacturing experience.
Must be able to fabricate, weld, or machine parts as required.
Must have some knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting including power transmission, fluid power, and pneumatics.
Ability to read, write, and understand written specifications, procedures, and prints.
Ability to design and execute from verbal instructions.
Must possess good mechanical aptitude and have the ability to work on close-tolerance equipment and/or parts.
Ability to use various measuring devices (torque wrench, micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators etc.)
Must be able to use math to calculate dimensions and determine equipment setups.
Safety and quality conscious.