2nd-Shift Electrical Controls Tech — Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician (2nd Shift) to support Plant Engineering with advanced controls troubleshooting, PLC/HMI support, and equipment optimization.

The role collaborates with Plant Engineering, Skilled Trades, and external contractors to keep manufacturing operations running efficiently. Candidates should have an Associate degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent with 3+ years of maintenance experience, or 10 years in PLC control

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field and 3+ years in maintenance or manufacturing.
• Or 10+ years of experience in equipment build/maintenance and PLC control systems.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in controls systems, equipment reliability, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems and support manufacturing operations across the facility.
• Coordinate with Plant Engineering, Skilled Trades, and external contractors to support operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

HMI programming

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

RSLogix5000

AutoCAD Electrical

Wonderware SCADA

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician (2nd Shift) to support Plant Engineering with advanced controls troubleshooting, PLC/HMI support, and equipment optimization.

The role collaborates with Plant Engineering, Skilled Trades, and external contractors to keep manufacturing operations running efficiently. Candidates should have an Associate degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent with 3+ years of maintenance experience, or 10 years in PLC control