1st Shift Mechanical Technician – Equipment Install & PM

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Whitehall Casting in Whitehall, MI is seeking a 1st Shift Mechanical Technician. Primary responsibilities include assisting engineers with capital projects, installing or modifying equipment, procuring parts, updating schematics, and providing technical support to maintenance staff.

The role requires a high school diploma and 5+ years hands-on experience; preferred associates degree or apprenticeship, with strong blueprint reading, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years hands-on mechanical or maintenance experience.
• Preferred: associates degree or completed apprenticeship.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and understand mechanical drawings.
• Energetic, self-starter, able to drive change and promote continuous improvement.
• Able to work independently or in teams with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Facility Engineers with 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Self-starter

Organizational skills

PC skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Howmet Whitehall Casting in Whitehall, MI is seeking a 1st Shift Mechanical Technician. Primary responsibilities include assisting engineers with capital projects, installing or modifying equipment, procuring parts, updating schematics, and providing technical support to maintenance staff.

The role requires a high school diploma and 5+ years hands-on experience; preferred associates degree or apprenticeship, with strong blueprint reading, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork.