AUTOMATION TECH
Howmet Aerospace · Wichita Falls, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Wichita Falls, TX.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live controls postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 61%
- ✓ PLC 57%
- Welding 25%
- ✓ Robotics 25%
- Root cause 21%
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Questions worth asking about this team:
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Wichita Falls
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
Installs, programs, and repairs robots and related automated equipment, such as programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, conveyors, parts orienters. Uses power tools, hand tools, and testing instruments. Follows manuals, schematic diagrams, and blue prints.
Essential functions
- ◆Review related manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams to determine tasks to be performed
- ◆Understanding of electronic application, electrical circuits, mechanical equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming of the various controllers and robots.
- ◆Documentation of the automation processes throughout the life cycle of the process.
- ◆Participate in any quality audits pertaining to Automation.
Job responsibilites
1. Programs robot to perform specified tasks, applying knowledge of programming language using teach pendants, keyboards, control panels, or robot controllers.
2. Modifies programs to refine movement of robot using the various controllers.
3. Observes robots and related equipment to detect malfunctions, and repairs or replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
4. Observes and maintains quality of the automation processes.
5. Initiates and maintains documentation throughout the development and qualification process.
6. Other duties as required.
Job summary
Installs, programs, and repairs robots and related automated equipment, such as programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, conveyors, parts orienters. Uses power tools, hand tools, and testing instruments. Follows manuals, schematic diagrams, and blue prints.
Essential functions
- ◆Review related manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams to determine tasks to be performed
- ◆Understanding of electronic application, electrical circuits, mechanical equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming of the various controllers and robots.
- ◆Documentation of the automation processes throughout the life cycle of the process.
- ◆Participate in any quality audits pertaining to Automation.
Job responsibilites
1. Programs robot to perform specified tasks, applying knowledge of programming language using teach pendants, keyboards, control panels, or robot controllers.
2. Modifies programs to refine movement of robot using the various controllers.
3. Observes robots and related equipment to detect malfunctions, and repairs or replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
4. Observes and maintains quality of the automation processes.
5. Initiates and maintains documentation throughout the development and qualification process.
6. Other duties as required.
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Howmet Aerospace , is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube.
Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for an Automation Technician to join our Howmet Casting plant in Wichita Falls, Texas. Must be able to work an off shift.
Physical Demands
- •Require (at times) work to be performed in a hot environment.
- •Work requires moderate physical effort (lift 35 lbs).
- •Work requires physical effort such as lifting, bending, standing, sitting, handling, reaching with hands and arms.
- •Must pass Jaeger I eye exam.
Equipment Used
- •Common hand tools.
- •PLC Software, Trouble shooting devices and meters.
- •Motoman robot controllers and teach pendants.
- •Personal Computers.
Work Environment
- •Requires wearing safety glasses, ear plugs and Metatarsal Guard shoes.
- •Works in air conditioned area with time in hot areas of the plant.
- •Slight exposure to chemicals, fumes, oil, dust, noise and heat or cold.
Howmet Aerospace , is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube.
Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for an Automation Technician to join our Howmet Casting plant in Wichita Falls, Texas. Must be able to work an off shift.
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; paid holidays; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% 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, and a Employee Assistant Program.
Physical Demands
- •Require (at times) work to be performed in a hot environment.
- •Work requires moderate physical effort (lift 35 lbs).
- •Work requires physical effort such as lifting, bending, standing, sitting, handling, reaching with hands and arms.
- •Must pass Jaeger I eye exam.
Equipment Used
- •Common hand tools.
- •PLC Software, Trouble shooting devices and meters.
- •Motoman robot controllers and teach pendants.
- •Personal Computers.
Work Environment
- •Requires wearing
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