Automation Technician - Manufacturing - Howmet Aerospace

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBasic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years' experience programming robots required.
• Technical degree in Robotic Technology or related field Degree must be completed by May 2024.
• 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.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Motoman and/or Fanuc robots preferred.
• Offline programming experience preferred.
• Familiarity with fixture design for implementation in a robotic cell is beneficial.
• Familiarity with CNC programming in addition to robotic programming is preferred.
• Prior exposure / knowledge of statistical analysis preferred.
• Green Belt certification in Six Sigma is preferred.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years' experience programming robots required.
• Technical degree in Robotic Technology or related field Degree must be completed by May 2024.
• 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.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Motoman and/or Fanuc robots preferred.
• Offline programming experience preferred.
• Familiarity with fixture design for implementation in a robotic cell is beneficial.
• Familiarity with CNC programming in addition to robotic programming is preferred.
• Prior exposure / knowledge of statistical analysis preferred.
• Green Belt certification in Six Sigma is preferred.

Job Summary - This position will work independently or under supervision of Automation Lead to complete tasks necessary for robotic automation. Robotics are extensively used throughout Howmet La Porte Casting's (HLC) manufacturing process in Monoshell, Foundry, Casting, Post-Cast, and NDT. As such, all candidates must have the ability to work in a cross functional team.

Job Responsibilities

• Design/maintenance of robotic programs used throughout HLC manufacturing process.
• Design and program management of fixtures used within the robotic processes.
• Support/train manufacturing operators on the use of automation within the process.
• Documentation of all changes to production programs for future correlation to downstream process outputs.
• Determination of key input variables within the automation process to ensure that process is robust against minor variations in casting dimensions.
• Determination/implementation of key output variables to validate that critical functions within a program/piece have completed successfully before running additional product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Create/maintain robotic programs and tooling, as required for the department of use.
• Determine/create/maintain key process characteristics within the robotic program necessary for a robust process, along with monitoring/reacting to these process inputs.
• Ability to utilize off-line programming software to minimize production downtime while correcting issues, implementing new products, and/or making other adjustments.
• Detail oriented, with record keeping practices that easily allow for determining process changes to downstream results.
• Participate in cross-functional team for the purpose of preventing or reducing recurring defects (e.g., dross, crucible inclusions, etc.) related to the process.

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with Motoman and Fanuc robots, including application of a 7th axis.
• Familiarity with Fanuc offline programming software.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to understand the needs from a team that has minimal exposure to robotic programming.
• Self-motivated.
• Attentive to details.
• Process oriented.
• Ability to maintain detailed documentation.
• Team oriented.

Job Summary - This position will work independently or under supervision of Automation Lead to complete tasks necessary for robotic automation. Robotics are extensively used throughout Howmet La Porte Casting's (HLC) manufacturing process in Monoshell, Foundry, Casting, Post-Cast, and NDT. As such, all candidates must have the ability to work in a cross functional team.

Job Responsibilities

• Design/maintenance of robotic programs used throughout HLC manufacturing process.
• Design and program management of fixtures used within the robotic processes.
• Support/train manufacturing operators on the use of automation within the process.
• Documentation of all changes to production programs for future correlation to downstream process outputs.
• Determination of key input variables within the automation process to ensure that process is robust against minor variations in casting dimensions.
• Determination/implementation of key output variables to validate that critical functions within a program/piece have completed successfully before running additional product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Create/maintain robotic programs and tooling, as required for the department of use.
• Determine/create/maintain key process characteristics within the robotic program necessary for a robust process, along with monitoring/reacting to these process inputs.
• Ability to utilize off-line programming software to minimize production downtime while correcting issues, implementing new products, and/or making other adjustments.
• Detail oriented, with record keeping practices that easily allow for determining process changes to downstream results.
• Participate in cross-functional team for the purpose of preventing or reducing recurring defects (e.g., dross, crucible inclusions, etc.) related to the process.

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with Motoman and Fanuc robots, including application of a 7th axis.
• Familiarity with Fanuc offline programming software.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to understand the needs from a team that has minimal exposure to robotic programming.
• Self-motivated.
• Attentive to details.
• Process oriented.
• Ability to maintain detailed documentation.
• Team oriented.