AUTOMATION TECH

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an Automation Technician to join our Casting plant in Wichita Falls, Texas. This role requires the ability to work an off shift and involves installing, programming, and repairing robots and automated equipment in a manufacturing setting.

The position emphasizes following manuals and blueprints, understanding electronics, electrical circuits, and mechanical systems, and contributing to quality audits throughout the automation lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation and robotics programming.
• Familiarity with electrical circuits and electronics.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Programs robot to perform tasks using teach pendants or controllers.
• Modifies robot programs to refine movement.
• Inspects and repairs robot equipment and related tools.
• Ensures quality of automation processes and documents steps.

Skills

Robotics programming

Electrical circuits

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Programming controllers

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

PLC Software

Robot controllers

Teach pendants

Meters

Job description

Howmet Aerospace,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 www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for anAutomation Technicianto 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 blue prints.

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 various controllers and robots.
• Documentation of the automation processes throughout the life cycle of the process.
• Participate in any quality audits pertaining to Automation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Programs robot to perform specified tasks, applying knowledge of programming language using teach pendants, keyboards, control panels, or robot controllers.
2. Modifies programs to refine movement of robot using the various controllers.
3. Observes robots and related equipment to detect malfunctions, and repairs or replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
4. Observes and maintains quality of the automation processes.
5. Initiates and maintains documentation throughout the development and qualification process.
6. 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, Trouble shooting 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.