Electrician

Arconic
Alcoa, TN

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for hands-on technical professionals who troubleshoot industrial systems and thrive in collaborative environments, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in AC/DC motors, PLCs, and combustion systems in heavy industrial settings
    — “troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy industrial machinery and equipment with a working knowledge of AC/DC motors and controls, Programmable Logic, combustion”
  • Individuals who can contribute to process improvements and work effectively in a team-oriented culture
    — “Provide improvement suggestions to increase quality, production, and safety”
  • Professionals who value safety compliance and can follow strict procedures in a regulated environment
    — “Adhere to all safety procedures and state and federal regulations”

Things to consider

  • No visa sponsorship is available, requiring legal authorization to work in the US
    — “Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States”
  • Must pass a specific entrance test as part of the hiring process
    — “Successful candidate must pass Arconic Electrical Entrance Testing”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with 480v power distribution and PLC systems in your resume and interview responses
    — “1+ year of electrical maintenance experience with a variety of areas, including AC/DC motors, electrical controls, programmable controllers, and 480v power distribution”
  • Emphasize your ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently in your application materials
    — “Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner”
  • Showcase communication skills and teamwork experience, especially in manufacturing or industrial contexts
    — “Exercise strong communication skills and being a good team player”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • troubleshoot and repair heavy industrial machinery
  • create job kits for maintenance jobs
  • perform preventative maintenance on production equipment
  • work at heights
  • adhere to safety procedures
Typical background
electrical maintenance experiencecompletion of a Department of Labor approved apprenticeshipcertificate from a post-secondary industrial maintenance or industrial electricity program

Skills & requirements

Required

TroubleshootingRepair And Maintenance Of Heavy Industrial MachineryAc/dc Motors And ControlsProgrammable LogicCombustionMeteringAir ConditioningPower DistributionSchematics

Preferred

Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesNational Electric Code KnowledgePLCExperience With Lean Manufacturing Principles And Applications

Stack & domain

Ac/dc MotorsElectrical ControlsProgrammable ControllersPower DistributionConduit And SchematicsPlc’sCombustionLean Manufacturing PrinciplesMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCommunicationTeam PlayerAluminum FabricationHeavy Industrial Machinery

About the role

Original posting from Arconic

Arconic is currently in search of Electricians to join our Rolled Products North America (RPNA), business unit in Alcoa, TN. Arconic’s Tennessee Operations, is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow. 

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

The Electrician will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy industrial machinery and equipment with a working knowledge of AC/DC motors and controls, Programmable Logic, combustion, metering, air conditioning, power distribution (low and high voltage), conduit and schematics.  Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Read electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment. 

Create job kits for maintenance jobs including repairs, new equipment installation, and preventative maintenance. 

Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.

Ability to work at heights 

Adhere to all safety procedures and state and federal regulations. 

Operate a variety of hand and power tools, measuring devices, and test equipment. 

Hot Work 

Follow instructions and respond to management direction. 

Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Exercise strong communication skills and being a good team player. 

Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

 Provide improvement suggestions to increase quality, production, and safety.

Basic Qualifications 

High school graduate or GED 

1+ year of electrical maintenance experience with a variety of areas, including AC/DC motors, electrical controls, programmable controllers, and 480v power distribution or

Completion of a Department of Labor approved apprenticeship or 

Certificate from a post-secondary industrial maintenance or industrial electricity program 

Proficiency with basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel 

Successful candidate must pass Arconic Electrical Entrance Testing

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.

Preferred Qualifications

 3+ years electrical maintenance experience. 

Completion of an approved apprentice program or technical training. 

Associate or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field. 

Knowledge of National Electric code. 

Experience with PLC’s, combustion. 

Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and applications. 

Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Source: Arconic careers

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