Electrical Controls Technician (off shift or weekend shift) - Core Plant

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Technician is part of the Plant Engineering team responsible for maintaining the facility and equipment, including manufacturing processes in the Core Plant in Whitehall, Michigan. The team implements projects to upgrade existing equipment and systems, coordinates and supports plant rearrangements, and assists with selecting, procuring, and installing new equipment to support manufacturing-process changes. The team also supports day-to-day operations by serving as a resource for skilled trades and contracted services.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or Mechatronics, and at least 3 years of experience in an equipment build, maintenance, or manufacturing environment; or at least 10 years of experience in equipment build or maintenance and PLC control systems.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• PLC programming experience.
• HMI programming experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC and RSLogix5000.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems below 600V.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Good verbal and written communication, PC, and analytical skills.
• Experience with industrial robots, including Motoman or other systems.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 79.
• Previous experience with casting technologies, including induction melting systems.
• Functional understanding of industrial vacuum systems.
• Experience with Wonderware or Intellution SCADA software integration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility and equipment, including manufacturing processes in the Core Plant.
• Implement projects to upgrade existing equipment and systems.
• Coordinate and support plant rearrangements.
• Assist in selecting, procuring, and installing new equipment to support manufacturing-process changes.
• Support day-to-day operations as a resource for skilled trades and contracted services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree