Mechanical Technician (Weekend Crew) - Plant 3 - Whitehall, MI

Job Description

Job Description

The weekend Mechanical Technician position will be located at Howmet Whitehall Casting. Primary responsibilities 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

This position will begin with training on a weekday schedule before transitioning to the weekend crew, which works three 12-hour shifts.

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

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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