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Manufacturing Instrumentation & Electrical Technician (Journeyman)
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$62,055 / year median in Michigan
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Your Night Starts When the Plant Quiets—And That's When You Shine At Howmet Aerospace , the parts we make help power quieter, more efficient aircraft and keep commercial transportation moving. Behind every successful production run is a skilled electrician ensuring critical systems are ready for the next shift. Explore who we are at www.howmet.com. A Day-in-the-Life (Off-Shift) You arrive, review the maintenance log, and prioritize the evening's electrical and instrumentation work. A production line flags an electronic fault—your troubleshooting isolates the issue, repairs are made, and instrumentation is recalibrated. You loop back to preventive tasks, verify system performance, and document your work so the line starts strong in the morning. How You'll Make an Impact Pinpoint and repair faults in electrical and electronic equipment used in manufacturing Maintain, tune, and calibrate instrumentation to ensure repeatable process performance Execute preventive maintenance and support equipment reliability improvements Collaborate with operations to minimize downtime and enhance safety What You Bring Diploma or GED (accredited) One of the following: Journeyman classification (U.A.W. card required); a minimum of eight (8) years of documented experience; or completion of a bona fide apprenticeship with a certificate Also Helpful Curtain Wall Systems familiarity Ability to meet physical requirements Experience working in a manufacturing environment Basic computer literacy Rewards Enjoy paid holidays, vacation, a 401(k) savings plan, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Work Authorization 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. Same posting description for internal and external candidates.