Mechanical Technician (2nd Shift) - Plant 3
Howmet Aerospace · Whitehall, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Whitehall, MI. Install, move, or modify plant equipment.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Welding, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 88 other live reliability postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 51%
- PLC 39%
- ✓ Welding 31%
- Robotics 21%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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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
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- ✓Minimum of five (5) years of hands‑on experience in a mechanical or maintenance‑focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associates degree in a technical discipline or completion of a registered apprenticeship program
- ✓Experience in maintenance, construction, HVAC, equipment installation, fabrication and welding, hydraulics and pneumatics, or plumbing and piping systems
- ✓Good mechanical aptitude and blueprint reading capabilities
- ✓Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere
- ✓Able to work in a self-directed or team environment and have good organizations skills
- ✓Ability to work independently and with initiative
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The 2nd Shift Mechanical Technician position will be located at Howmet Whitehall Casting. Primary
will include
- •Assist Facility Engineers with completion of capital projects
- •Install, move, or modify plant equipment
- •Procurement of repair parts, spare parts, or raw materials as needed
- •Update or create new schematics and drawings
- •Provide technical assistance to maintenance staff for repairs and modifications
- •Create and implement preventative maintenance and repair procedures
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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