Mechanic

Arconic
Alcoa, TN

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on industrial maintenance professionals with prior experience in heavy equipment repair, working in a manufacturing environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with industrial mechanical experience and a focus on equipment maintenance and safety
    — “1 year of related industrial mechanical experience (including technical/classroom training)”
  • Individuals who can contribute to a collaborative, values-driven workplace culture
    — “we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity”
  • Professionals capable of working in a dynamic, evolving manufacturing environment
    — “ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment”

Things to consider

  • The role requires passing a specific mechanical test, which may not be common in other positions
    — “Successful candidate must pass Arconic Mechanical Top Rate Test”
  • No visa sponsorship is available, so only candidates legally authorized to work in the US should apply
    — “Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and gas piping systems in your resume
    — “Repair and maintain piping systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, gas)”
  • Emphasize any prior involvement in Lean Manufacturing or process improvement initiatives
    — “Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and applications”
  • Demonstrate ability to work at heights and handle hot work and rigging tasks in interviews
    — “Ability to work at heights Responsible for hot work and rigging”
  • Showcase communication skills and a track record of providing improvement suggestions
    — “Exercise strong communication skills and being a good team player Provide improvement suggestions”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • maintain and repair heavy industrial equipment
  • create job kits for maintenance jobs
  • perform preventative maintenance on production equipment
Typical background
industrial mechanical experiencetechnical/classroom training

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical TroubleshootingPneumatic And Hydraulic SystemsPreventative MaintenanceSafety ProceduresHand And Power ToolsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Preferred

WeldingLean Manufacturing PrinciplesComputer Skills

Stack & domain

Mechanical PrintsHand And Power ToolsMechanical MaintenanceWeldingLean Manufacturing PrinciplesMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationTeam PlayerProblem SolvingSafetyManufacturingAluminum Fabrication

About the role

Original posting from Arconic

Arconic is currently in search of Mechanics 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 Mechanic will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of heavy industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

Read basic mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints to troubleshoot equipment. 

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

Repair and maintain piping systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, gas) 

Responsible for hot work and rigging.

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. 

Follow instructions and respond to management direction. 

Identifies and resolves 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 diploma or GED

1 year of related industrial mechanical experience (including technical/classroom training)

Successful candidate must pass Arconic Mechanical Top Rate Test

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

Associates or Bachelor's degree in an applocable field.

2+ years mechanical maintenance experience

Completion of an approved apprentice program or technical training 

3G and/or 6G welding certification 

Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and applications

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office experience

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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