Off-Shift Electrical Controls Technician – Core Plant

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace seeks an Electrical Controls Technician (Off-Shift) for the Core Plant in Whitehall, MI. The role focuses on maintenance of facility equipment and manufacturing processes, supporting equipment upgrades, plant rearrangements, and new installations.

The position requires an associate degree in Electrical Technology or 3 years of related experience (or 10+ years in PLC control). PLC/HMI programming and AutoCAD skills are preferred; US work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field with 3 years of maintenance experience, or 10+ years in equipment build/PLC control systems.
• Preferred PLC/HMI programming experience and familiarity with Allen Bradley systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and industrial automation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility equipment and manufacturing processes in the Core Plant.
• Lead upgrade projects and support plant rearrangements.
• Assist in procurement, installation of new equipment, and system integration.
• Serve as a resource for skilled trades and contracted services during operations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial robots

Electrical distribution knowledge

AutoCAD

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

RSLogix5000

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

Wonderware

Job description

Howmet Aerospace seeks an Electrical Controls Technician (Off-Shift) for the Core Plant in Whitehall, MI. The role focuses on maintenance of facility equipment and manufacturing processes, supporting equipment upgrades, plant rearrangements, and new installations.

The position requires an associate degree in Electrical Technology or 3 years of related experience (or 10+ years in PLC control). PLC/HMI programming and AutoCAD skills are preferred; US work eligibility is required.