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MELT TECHNICIAN - Ti-Ingot

Howmet Aerospace

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Location
Whitehall, MI
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The off-shift Melter Technician works in Plant 4’s Ti-Ingot Operation. The role operates and monitors VAR furnaces, records operating information, performs minor furnace maintenance, and keeps the furnace and work area clean. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and either two years of work experience or six months of continuous manufacturing experience. Previous manufacturing or casting experience and mechanical aptitude are preferred. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

VAR Furnace OperationFurnace MaintenanceManufacturing ExperienceCasting ExperienceMechanical Aptitude

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDTwo Years Work or Six Months Manufacturing ExperiencePrevious Manufacturing or Casting Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

This off-shift MELTER TECHNICAN will be located in our Plant 4, Ti-Ingot Operation. The Melter Technician’s primary responsibilities include the following.

  • Sets up, operates, and monitors VAR furnaces.

  • Reads and records vital information and completes other assigned paperwork.

  • Performs minor furnace maintenance such as troubleshooting vacuum leaks, repairing and replacing furnace components, and checking and maintaining fluid levels.

  • Performs housekeeping activities to keep furnace and work area clean.

  • Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.

  • Performs other duties, as assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

  • Minimum of two years work experience; or six months continuous manufacturing experience.

  • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous manufacturing and/or casting experience.

  • Mechanically inclined.

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 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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email: [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 1,417 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$53–81K/yr183 salary ranges
  • US median$24–29/hr668 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 40 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in Michigan and 1,417 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 788 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 726 of the 1,417 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (51%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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