Robotics Automation Technician & Offline Programmer

Howmet Aerospace; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Robotic Programmer in Laporte, IN for its on-site manufacturing operations. The role focuses on developing and maintaining robotic programs across multiple processes, including fixture design and offline programming.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED plus a technical degree or relevant manufacturing programming experience, with a preference for those familiar with Motoman/Fanuc robots and Six Sigma Green Belt qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree or 3+ years related manufacturing programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Design/maintain robotic programs used in the manufacturing process.
• Design and program management of fixtures used within robotic processes.
• Support/train operators on automation.
• Document changes to production programs for traceability.
• Identify key input variables to keep process robust against variations.
• Identify/verify key output variables to confirm task completion.
• May flex across all shifts as needed.

Skills

Robot programming

Offline programming

Fixture design

CNC programming

Communication skills

Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)

Self-motivated

Process oriented

Documentation

Team oriented

Statistical analysis

Education

High School or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Motoman robots

Fanuc robots

Fanuc offline programming software

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Robotic Programmer in Laporte, IN for its on-site manufacturing operations. The role focuses on developing and maintaining robotic programs across multiple processes, including fixture design and offline programming.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED plus a technical degree or relevant manufacturing programming experience, with a preference for those familiar with Motoman/Fanuc robots and Six Sigma Green Belt qualifications.