CNC TECHNICIAN - Plant 3

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall, MI is seeking a CNC Technician to join our Whitehall Casting Operation. You will provide off-shift manufacturing support, troubleshoot CNC production issues, and help drive tooling and cycle-time improvements.

Responsibilities include designing fixturing, creating new CNC programs, maintaining program directories, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; five years CNC/manufacturing experience.
• CNC programming using CAD/CAM; familiarity with multiple CNC controls.
• Legal to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide off-shift manufacturing support and troubleshoot CNC production issues.
• Design fixturing / select tooling for new castings
• Spear head cycle time and tooling cost reduction efforts
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Create new CNC programs
• Maintain CNC program directory.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical discipline

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Mazak

Haas

Fadal

Hurco

Renishaw probe programming

Job description

Location: One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability: None

Export-Controlled Data: 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

Responsibilities

This CNC TECHNICIAN will be in our Whitehall Casting Operation with primary responsibilities to include, but are not limited to,

• Provide off-shift manufacturing support and problem-solving CNC production issues.
• Design fixturing / select tooling for new castings
• Spear head cycle time and tooling cost reduction efforts
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Create new CNC programs
• Maintain CNC program directory.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years working in manufacturing environment with hands-on CNC experience with CNC set-up and machining.
• Experience with CNC programming using CAD/CAM
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in a technical discipline preferred
• Experience with NX, Solid Works, Mastercam programming language/software, CAD systems and Mazak, Haas, Fadal, Hurco CNC machines a plus
• Renishaw Probe programming
• PC literate in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Mechanical aptitude and blueprint reading skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving acumen.

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.

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