Manufacturing Instrumentation & Electrical Technician (Journeyman)

Howmet Aerospace (Whitetail, MI); Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace seeks an experienced off-shift electrician to support the night operations. You will review logs, prioritize electrical and instrumentation tasks, troubleshoot faults, repair equipment, and recalibrate sensors to keep the line running by morning.

You bring a Diploma or GED with Journeyman status or apprenticeship proof, plus extensive hands-on manufacturing experience. Physical work and safety compliance are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED (accredited) with Journeyman classification or 8+ years documented experience or an apprenticeship certificate.
• Experience wiring, maintaining and calibrating electrical and instrumentation in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot faults in electrical and electronic equipment on the production line.
• Repair faults and recalibrate instrumentation to restore performance.
• Maintain, tune, and calibrate instrumentation for repeatable process performance.
• Execute preventive maintenance and support equipment reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with operations to minimize downtime and enhance safety.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

Preventive maintenance

Downtime reduction collaboration

Education

Diploma or GED

Journeyman path / apprentice

Job description

Your Night Starts When the Plant Quiets—And That’s When You ShineAt Howmet Aerospace, the parts we make help power quieter, more efficient aircraft and keep commercial transportation moving. Behind every successful production run is a skilled electrician ensuring critical systems are ready for the next shift. Explore who we are at www.howmet.com.A Day-in-the-Life (Off-Shift)You arrive, review the maintenance log, and prioritize the evening’s electrical and instrumentation work. A production line flags an electronic fault—your troubleshooting isolates the issue, repairs are made, and instrumentation is recalibrated. You loop back to preventive tasks, verify system performance, and document your work so the line starts strong in the morning.How You’ll Make an ImpactPinpoint and repair faults in electrical and electronic equipment used in manufacturingMaintain, tune, and calibrate instrumentation to ensure repeatable process performanceExecute preventive maintenance and support equipment reliability improvementsCollaborate with operations to minimize downtime and enhance safetyWhat You BringDiploma or GED (accredited)One of the following: Journeyman classification (U.A.W. card required); a minimum of eight (8) years of documented experience; or completion of a bona fide apprenticeship with a certificateAlso HelpfulCurtain Wall Systems familiarityAbility to meet physical requirementsExperience working in a manufacturing environmentBasic computer literacyRewardsEnjoy paid holidays, vacation, a 401(k) savings plan, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.Work AuthorizationEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Same posting description for internal and external candidates.