Press Technician - Core Plant (2nd/3rd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Life insurance

Tuition assistance and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Press Technician for our new core plant in Whitehall, MI. This off-shift role covers 2nd, 3rd, or weekend shifts, and involves troubleshooting press forming issues and contributing to continuous improvements.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of manufacturing experience (or six months continuous), and be authorized to work in the United States. PLC and forming ceramics knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years manufacturing experience, or six months continuous manufacturing experience.
• U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and solve forming issues at the press.
• Assist with continuous improvements and support the cell chain of help.
• Check overall quality of core jobs and enter data when applicable.
• Understand PLC controlled presses and forming ceramics.
• Review dies to verify conformity and function before setup.
• Notify supervisor of die problems that may affect schedule.
• Assist in training new setup techs and press operators.
• Review and update coating inspection records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC systems

Forming equipment

Electronics

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Press Technician for our new core plant in Whitehall, MI. This off-shift role covers 2nd, 3rd, or weekend shifts, and involves troubleshooting press forming issues and contributing to continuous improvements.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of manufacturing experience (or six months continuous), and be authorized to work in the United States. PLC and forming ceramics knowledge is a plus.