Howmet Aerospace is seeking to fill a Mechanical Electrical Technician role at our Winsted, CT location for either 2nd or 3rd Shift.
As the Mechanical Electrical Technician you would be responsible for problem solving issues that affect daily output within manufacturing operations. Major emphasis is the technical and electronic support of machine tools, work instructions, process/method improvement, programming and floor support.
Essential Functions:
- Troubleshoot and improve production and support equipment to improve safety/productivity/scrap.
- Design/modify/install devices on production equipment or tooling to support scrap reduction initiatives.
- Support engineering department initiatives for part programming, network programs, gauging equipment, marking equipment, and machine tool interface.
- Perform complex machine/plant wiring and replace various switches and electrical components.
- Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC servo drives and feedback devices.
- Troubleshoot and repair various stepper drives, motors, controls.
- Responsible for backup machine tool programming.
Education:
- HS diploma/GED with electronic certification or military training
- Associate degree in electronics preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge/experience/training with machine tool controls CNC and PLC. Have S.P.C. knowledge with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
- Strong math (trigonometry) skills are necessary.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Machine tool programming
- Circuit design
- Aerospace specification knowledge is preferred.
Experience:
- This position requires a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, machine tool programming experience, as well as cell manufacturing, and CAD experience.
- Experience in electrical engineering preferred.
You should be proficient in:
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
- PLC Programming Experience
- PLC Wiring Experience
- Troubleshooting CNC Machines
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Servo Motors
- CAD Software
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Salary info:
$32 - $37 / hr