Automation Technician - (Off Shift)

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for 3 Automation Techs to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey.

Regular Shift : These positions are on 2nd and 3rd shift. The hours for 2nd shift are Monday - Friday 2:00pm to 10:30pm. The hours for 3rd shift are Monday - Friday 10:30pm to 7:00am.

Training: Will occur on Day Shift (Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm) for several months.

This position will receive an hourly "shift premium" while assigned to an off-shift.

Anticipated Pay Range: $28 .00- $31.00 per hour. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

• •Please Note : Do not let the salary range deter you from applying. Please apply and enter an amount in the "Minimum Pay" field, so we can take into consideration all factors, including years and type of experience.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership.

• •Program, set up, teach, calibrate, troubleshoot, and optimize Yaskawa robots and related automation, including robot programs, positions, tool frames, work coordinates, I/O, sensors, tooling, fixtures, and operating parameters.
• •Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, controls, and programming issues using schematics, drawings, manuals, and technical documentation, including troubleshooting digital I/O and basic binary logic.
• •Support automation projects and continuous improvement through equipment installation, commissioning, production launch, modifications, root-cause analysis, and improvements to reliability, productivity, quality, safety, process capability, and OEE.
• •Collaborate with Engineering and cross-functional teams to develop and improve robotic tooling, fixtures, programs, and automated processes, and coordinate technical support with equipment vendors.
• •Serve as the technical resource for assigned robotic processes, providing training and guidance to operators, maintenance personnel, and technicians.
• •Maintain equipment and process documentation, including robot programs, configurations, parameters, troubleshooting procedures, standard work, and automation changes; support quality audits as required.

• •Yaskawa industrial robots, controllers, and teach pendants
• •MotoSim simulation and offline programming software
• •Robotic tooling, grippers, fixtures, and automated material-handling equipment
• •PLCs, robot I/O, sensors, actuators, vision systems, and servo equipment
• •Automated equipment for wax mold assembly, core processing, brazing, dipping, engraving, pinning, and dot peening
• •Electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and mechanical fabrication equipment
• •Computers, HMIs, diagnostic software, and technical documentation
• •Required PPE and lockout/tagout equipment

• •Work regularly in a manufacturing environment around robotic, automated, and industrial equipment.
• •Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work in various positions while troubleshooting, installing, and modifying equipment.
• •Use hands and fingers regularly to operate tools, controls, computers, and robot programming equipment.
• •Lift, carry, push, and pull tools, components, and fixtures as required, within company safety guidelines.
• •Work safely around moving machinery, electrical systems, pneumatic equipment, heat, noise, dust, fumes, and other manufacturing conditions.
• •May occasionally work in elevated or confined areas when accessing equipment.
• •Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, saf