AUTOMATION TECH

Howmet; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation each year

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet in Wichita Falls, Texas, is hiring an Automation Technician to install, program, and repair robots and automated equipment. Applicants should be familiar with PLCs and have at least 3 years of experience in related functions.

The position demands strong technical skills in robotic programming and a high school diploma or GED. Benefits include paid vacation, 401(k) with employer match, and medical coverage upon hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with related job functions.
• Prefer experience in panel building and machine wiring.
• Must be able to work an off shift.

Responsibilities

• Installs, programs, and repairs robots and automated equipment.
• Observes robots to detect malfunctions and repairs defective parts.
• Participates in quality audits pertaining to automation.

Skills

Robot programming

PLC programming

Mechanical equipment knowledge

Electrical circuits understanding

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate Degree and technical training

Tools

Motoman robot controllers

PLC Software

Common hand tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for an Automation Technician to join our Howmet Casting plant in Wichita Falls, Texas. Must be able to work an off shift.

Job Summary

Installs, programs, and repairs robots and related automated equipment, such as programmable controllers, robot controllers, end‑of‑arm tools, conveyors, parts orienters. Uses power tools, hand tools, and testing instruments. Follows manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.

Essential Functions

• Review related manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams to determine tasks to be performed
• Understanding of electronic application, electrical circuits, mechanical equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming of the controllers and robots
• Documentation of the automation processes throughout the life cycle
• Participate in any quality audits pertaining to automation

Job Responsibilities

• Programs robot to perform specified tasks, applying knowledge of programming language using teach pendants, keyboards, control panels, or robot controllers.
• Modifies programs to refine movement of robot using the various controllers.
• Observes robots and related equipment to detect malfunctions, and repairs or replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
• Observes and maintains quality of the automation processes.
• Initiates and maintains documentation throughout the development and qualification process.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Demands

• Require (at times) work to be performed in a hot environment.
• Work requires moderate physical effort (lift 35 lbs).
• Work requires physical effort such as lifting, bending, standing, sitting, handling, reaching with hands and arms.
• Must pass Jaeger I eye exam.

Equipment Used

• Common hand tools.
• PLC Software, troubleshooting devices and meters.
• Motoman robot controllers and teach pendants.
• Personal Computers.

Work Environment

• Requires wearing safety glasses, ear plugs and Metatarsal Guard shoes.
• Works in air‑conditioned area with time in hot areas of the plant.
• Slight exposure to chemicals, fumes, oil, dust, noise and heat or cold.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency required.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer Associate Degree and technical training.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with related job functions.
• Prefer robot programming experience.
• Prefer PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Prefer panel building and machine wiring experience.
• Prefer schematic and blueprint reading experience.

Benefits

• Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; paid holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of pre‑tax contributions; employer contribution each pay period.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision benefits offered upon hire.
• Employee life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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.