Job Description

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

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.

Salary Range: $30-$40 per hour based on experience.

About Us

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 .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

How this job compares in Skokie, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Illinois currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$38/hr across 191 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Skokie, IL

Skokie, IL currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 367 other active welding openings from 266 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Skokie, or widen the search to Illinois.

Howmet Aerospace currently has 3 other openings live in Illinois, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (18), Gerber Collision & Glass (8), and Aerotek (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Itasca at $56/hr, Chicago at $36/hr, and Peoria at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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