What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Specialist position at Howmet?
Responsibilities
This opening is with Howmet Aerospace - a world leader in investment casting of super-alloys, aluminum, and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information, visit www.howmet.com .
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Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately, and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands-on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.
Job Summary : This position will be instrumental in identifying new manufacturing technology. Responsibilities include working with vendors and design teams, follow through during the build phase, and implementation of this equipment in production before handing it off to the manufacturing team.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities :
- Project manage new equipment installations to automate and upgrade manufacturing processes.
- Development and maintenance of robotic programs used throughout Hampton's facilities.
- Design and program management of fixtures used within the robotic processes.
- Support / train manufacturing operators on the use of robotic automation equipment.
- 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.
- Support Manufacturing / Process owner in cross functional scrap initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
About Us
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE : HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com / esg-report . Follow : LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
Equal Opportunity Employer :
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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About the Team
The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.
Job Info
Job Identification 111678
Job Category Operations
Posting Date 01 / 15 / 2025, 08 : 34 PM
Locations
One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US
Apply Before 04 / 21 / 2025, 08 : 33 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
