AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace

📍Whitehall, MI
Posted May 22, 2026

Job Overview

Position

AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN - Plant 3

Company

Howmet Aerospace

Location

Whitehall, MI

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4406706977

Job Description

Responsibilities
This position will be in our, Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation. Key responsibilities for this Automation Technician will include, but not limited to, the following.

  • Providing manufacturing support of robotic finishing and robotic wax manufacturing equipment.

  • Key emphasis on maintaining and improving reliability and productivity of robotic equipment.

  • Programming and documenting code for manufacturing robots.

  • Act in leadership role as SPA for robotic equipment and process operations.

  • Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

  • Minimum of one year working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

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.

  • 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 www.howmet.com/esg-report . 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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.Can you describe your experience with programming and refining movement for manufacturing robots, and which specific controllers you have used?
  • 2.Walk me through your methodical approach to troubleshooting an automated robotic finishing cell that has suddenly halted production.
  • 3.How do you utilize mechanical and electrical prints when diagnosing equipment issues or installing new automated components?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to implement a permanent solution to a recurring automated equipment failure.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you acted in a leadership capacity, such as an SPA, to guide a team through a complex process operation or equipment issue.
  • 3.Give an example of a time you had to ensure compliance with strict Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules while performing maintenance on robotic equipment.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You arrive for your shift and are told that a robotic wax manufacturing cell is producing defective parts, but the previous shift's technician said they couldn't find the issue. How do you approach this?
  • 2.As the SPA for robotic equipment, a production supervisor is pressuring you to bypass a safety interlock on a robotic finishing machine to keep the line running during a minor sensor failure. What do you do?

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Robotic programmingIndustrial controllersTroubleshootingPreventive maintenanceBlueprint readingEHS complianceProcess documentationRoot cause analysisManufacturing supportSingle Point of Accountability (SPA)Automated equipmentReliability improvement

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