Automation Tech

Howmet Aerospace
,is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.

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Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for an Automation Technician to join our Howmet Casting plant in Wichita Falls, Texas. Must be able to work an off shift.

Installs, programs, and repairs robots and related automated equipment, such as programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, conveyors, parts orienters. Uses power tools, hand tools, and testing instruments. Follows manuals, schematic diagrams, and blue prints.

• Review related manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams to determine tasks to be performed
• Understanding of electronic application, electrical circuits, mechanical equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming of the various controllers and robots.
• Documentation of the automation processes throughout the life cycle of the process.
• Participate in any quality audits pertaining to Automation.

• Require (at times) work to be performed in a hot environment.
• Work requires moderate physical effort (lift 35 lbs).
• Work requires physical effort such as lifting, bending, standing, sitting, handling, reaching with hands and arms.
• Must pass Jaeger I eye exam.

• Common hand tools.
• PLC Software, Trouble shooting devices and meters.
• Motoman robot controllers and teach pendants.
• Personal Computers.

• Requires wearing safety glasses, ear plugs and Metatarsal Guard shoes.
• Works in air conditioned area with time in hot areas of the plant.
• Slight exposure to chemicals, fumes, oil, dust, noise and heat or cold.