AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace

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Compensation

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Location

Whitehall, MI

Work Authorization

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Job overview

Howmet Aerospace is hiring an AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN - Plant 3. The Automation Technician will provide manufacturing support for robotic finishing and wax manufacturing equipment at Howmet Aerospace's Plant 3 in Whitehall Casting Operation. Key responsibilities include maintaining and improving the reliability and productivity of robotic equipment, programming and documenting code for manufacturing robots, and acting as a leader for robotic equipment and process operations. The role requires compliance with all EHS rules.

Key focus areas include Provide manufacturing support of robotic finishing and robotic wax manufacturing equipment, Maintain and improve reliability and productivity of robotic equipment, and Program and document code for manufacturing robots.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, One Year Working In Engineering Or Manufacturing Environment, and Legally Authorized To Work In United States Without Sponsorship. Preferred (not required): Robotic Finishing, Robotic Wax Manufacturing Equipment, Robotic Equipment Reliability, and Robotic Equipment Productivity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Robotic FinishingRobotic Wax Manufacturing EquipmentRobotic Equipment ReliabilityRobotic Equipment ProductivityProgramming Manufacturing RobotsDocumenting CodeEHS Rules ComplianceEvaluating Automated EquipmentSolving Automated Equipment IssuesRobotic ProgrammingRefining Movement Using Various ControllersOral CommunicationCommunicationMicrosoft WordMechanical AptitudeElectrical AptitudeIndustrial ControllersReading Mechanical PrintsReading Electrical PrintsMethodical TroubleshootingOrganizedProblem Solving With Permanent Solutions

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1+ Year in Engineering or Manufacturing EnvironmentLegally Authorized to Work in the United StatesAssociate Degree in a Technical Discipline

Full job description

This position will be in our, Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation. Key responsibilities for this Automation Technician will include, but not limited to, the following.

Providing manufacturing support of robotic finishing and robotic wax manufacturing equipment.
Key emphasis on maintaining and improving reliability and productivity of robotic equipment.
Programming and documenting code for manufacturing robots.
Act in leadership role as SPA for robotic equipment and process operations.
Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Minimum of one year working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in a technical discipline.
Hands-on relevant experience evaluating automated equipment and processes and solving automated equipment issues.
Robotic programming skills to refine movement using various controllers.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must be PC literate in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
Experience using industrial controllers.
Ability to read mechanical prints and electrical prints.
Good methodical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment and related issues.
Must be organized with the discipline to solve problems with permanent solutions.
Good mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
Experience using industrial controllers.
Ability to read mechanical prints and electrical prints.
Good methodical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment and related issues.
Must be organized with the discipline to solve problems with permanent solutions.

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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/howmet-aerospace) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howmetaerospace/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Howmetaerospace/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/howmetaerospace) .

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.

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