AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN - Plant 10
Howmet Aerospace · Whitehall, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Whitehall, MI.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- OEE, Robotics, Automation, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 68%
- ✓ Robotics 52%
- PLC 44%
- Team leadership 32%
- ✓ Casting 20%
- Welding 20%
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- ✓Minimum of one year working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- ✓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
- ✓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.
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This Automation Technician position will be in our Plant 10, Whitehall Casting Operations. This position will provide oversight for sustaining operation and repair of automated equipment. They will assist product, process and manufacturing engineers to improve operating processes, cycle times, quality, OEE & labor utilization by use of automating processes.
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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 , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
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