AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN - Plant 10

Job Info

• Job Identification 117154
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 04/10/2026, 07:37 PM
• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Basic 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.

About Us

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 Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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.

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