Facilities Specialist - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Facilities Specialist to support our Plant 3 manufacturing and processing operations by driving equipment reliability, optimizing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. This role requires strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally with production, scheduling, safety, and other engineering teams to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency with an emphasis on delivery.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience in maintenance/facilities OR High School Diploma or GED with 7 years of experience in maintenance/facilities
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
Good understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic and their relationship to electrical control.
Good understanding of chemical cleaning processes and chemical waste disposal
Good mechanical aptitude (piping, layouts, structural, etc.) and blueprint reading capabilities
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodics, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills
Past experience with AutoCAD and/or Solid Works with strong attention to details
Previous experience with managing projects and working with outside contractors
Good work ethic and adherence to safety protocols and culture
Knowledge of MS Office and AutoCAD
Able to work in a self-directed or team environment and have good organizations skills
Ability to work independently and with initiative
Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude

Responsibilities

Plant equipment and building maintenance as well as project planning and implementation, plant equipment layouts, and troubleshooting equipment problems for assigned plants within one or more facilities
Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to industrial machinery and equipment design
Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors
Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages, and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning
Directs the operation of the physical facility functions including equipment installations and service functions for facility (includes safety and outside contractors)
Plans, formulates and administers various engineering programs
Designs and facilitate capital projects within the facility
May supervise departmental and/or maintenance employees
Develops, trains and motivates; make job assignments, and follows contract and/or company policies
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems
Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications
Oversees maintenance of facility and equipment
Performs equipment and project design
Plans and supervises project work
Provides manufacturing support to business centers
Performs cost estimating
Troubleshoots equipment
Initiates purchase for equipment and maintenance supplies
Reports on maintenance and engineering activities to management