Industrial Mechanic in Lancaster at Arconic

Date Posted: 5/24/2024

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Job Description

All About Arconic:  Arconic is currently in search of Industrial Mechanics to join our Global Rolled Products Operations business unit in Lancaster, PA.  Arconic creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, build and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success and shareholder value.

Arconic Lancaster has been a leader in the aluminum manufacturing industry and a strong community partner for over 75 years.  At our 1.3 million square-foot plant, we produce a variety of products--from painted aluminum sheet to blanked aluminum products. What we produce here is found in a wide assortment of end products, such as truck cabs, cookware, and construction materials. We also produce brazing sheet used by auto manufacturers to make evaporator and condenser components.  Over 400 customers use our product for a variety of consumer goods.

All About Maintenance:  As an employee working in our maintenance department, you help support our production departments by maintaining and servicing the equipment and machines they use in their day-to-day.  You could end up in either Cast House/Plate Maintenance, Cold Mill/Mill Finish Maintenance, or Hot Mill Maintenance departments.

Safety is our number one value.  We will provide you with all the PPE and training you need to perform your job safely.

Key Responsibilities of Industrial Mechanics:

  • Provide mechanical maintenance, corrective maintenance, fabrication, assembly, and installation activities for the Maintenance Department
  • Maintains air compressors, hydraulics, pumps, piping, mechanical drives, and combustion systems
  • Perform safety inspections
  • Prevent and minimize equipment downtime
  • Problem solving mechanical systems
  • Must be able to lift and carry heavy weights up to 50 pounds
  • Must own personal tools

Benefits Package:

  • Strong base salary with variable quarterly bonus program
  • Generous Health Benefits beginning day 1! (medical, life, dental and vision plans available)
  • 401(k) Match Program (up to 6% company match) PLUS a company Retirement contribution (3% of base salary)
  • Paid vacation accrual PLUS 9 annual paid holidays and 2 personal holidays
  • Tool allowance

In addition to the above benefits, Arconic offers:

  • Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
  • A collaborative teams-oriented environment where employees are empowered to make an impact to the results of the business             
  • The ability to interact with other employees through one of our 6 Employee Resource Groups that give back to our community and plan events for other employees within the plant
  • Employee recognition programs including service awards and additional opportunities for incentive pay

Basic Qualifications:

Ability to successfully pass the Mechanical Accelerated Assessment Test at Apprentice Mechanic B cut score.
o Aptitude, ability and willingness to acquire additional training and education that will lead to a minimum Journeyperson Mechanic B classification. (Successful candidate must participate in training programs).
o 2 years heavy industrial maintenance experience troubleshooting, repairing and installing: hydraulics, pneumatics, piping, mechanical drives, bearings and welding; OR
o Advanced Technical Degree (Associate in Specialized Trade in Mechanical field); (Provide copy of Diploma with resume) or completion of degree by start date OR
o 2 – 3 years Military experience in a mechanical/hydraulic/propulsion field (Provide copy of official MOS with resume)
o Good communication skills; verbal and written and the ability to deal effectively with others.
o Must be able to lift and carry heavy weights up to 50 pounds.
o Must own personal tools

     

Preferred Qualifications : 

  • 3+ years heavy industrial maintenance experience AND Associates Degree in related field OR Journeylevel Certification
  • Proven industrial mechanical maintenance experience to meet Apprentice Mechanic B qualifications: 
    • diagnose and troubleshoot combustion, and furnace systems and perform installations and repairs
    • diagnose and troubleshoot problems with plant manufacturing systems, plant buildings, and plant utilities (Hyd., Pnu., Pollution, Lub., etc.)
    • fabricate equipment, parts, and tools using welding, fabrication and machine tool skills
    • fabricate and install pipe and tubing systems using welding, threading, and bending skills
    • perform machinery/coupling alignment using precision measurement instrument
    • diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical drive systems (to include gears, bearings, belts, chains, and couplings) and to perform required installations and repairs

**Candidates that meet preferred qualificaitons are eligible to take journeylevel person assessment test which qualifies them for a higher starting rate of pay.**

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. 

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 are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

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 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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.

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