Mechanical Systems Millwright – Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Howmet Aerospace (Whitetail, MI); Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall Township, MI is seeking a Mechanical Systems Millwright – Hydraulics & Pneumatics to diagnose and repair critical equipment, install components, and keep production moving on off-shifts.

You will trace hydraulic circuits, align drives, perform pipefitting and welding, and support CNC machine installation and mechanical assemblies.

The role demands a strong mechanical toolkit, hydraulics and pneumatics expertise, and solid shop math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Eight years of millwright or machine repair experience or journeyman status.
• Apprenticeship completion certification is accepted.
• Journeyman Millwright or Journeyman Machine Repair preferred.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, CNC installation, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute pipefitting and welding to install or repair equipment.
• Perform light fabrication to support rapid, durable fixes.
• Align belts and sheaves for optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems to root cause.
• Support CNC machine installation and mechanical assembly.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

CNC installation

Electrical systems familiarity

Shop math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED (accredited)

Journeyman Millwright

Journeyman Machine Repair

Certified apprenticeship completion

Eight years of millwright/ machine repair experience

Tools

Technical toolkit

Die attach/bonding

Machine building/assembling

Welding

Pipefitting

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Mechanical Systems Millwright – Hydraulics & PneumaticsPicture this: a critical machine halts during an off-shift. You arrive, trace a pressure drop in the hydraulic circuit, fabricate a small bracket, align a belt drive, and get production humming again. If that sounds like your kind of challenge, you’ll feel at home at Howmet Aerospace. Learn more at www.howmet.com.Impact you’ll makeExecute pipefitting and welding to install or repair equipmentPerform light fabrication to support rapid, durable fixesAlign belts and sheaves for optimal performance and longevityTroubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems to root causeSupport CNC machine installation and mechanical assemblyCredentials that qualify youHigh school diploma or GED (accredited)One of the following:Eight years of documented millwright or machine repair experienceCertified completion of a bona fide apprenticeship programJourneyman MillwrightJourneyman Machine RepairPreferred experienceMachine troubleshooting with emphasis on hydraulics and pneumaticsTechnical toolkitDie attach/bondingMachine building/assemblingMechanical troubleshootingPneumaticsMotor replacement/repair/maintenanceHydraulicsCNC machine installationElectrical/electronic systems familiarityExcellent communication and shop mathRegulatory and employment conditionsThis position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.Employees 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.Join a team advancing the future of flight and transportation—off-shift reliability depends on experts like you.