Hardware Specialist

Arconic is currently in search of a Hardware Specialist to join our Kawneer Business. This position can be based in Bloomsburg, PA, Springdale, AR, Harrisonburg, VA or Visalia, CA. 
 

This position is designed to apply essential knowledge of Kawneer door and door hardware applications to provide a focused, efficient, expert service to internal and external customers.

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. 

Responsibilities

• Review door hardware application at any stage of project (estimating, order entry, production), prepares door hardware quote/submittal as well as quality assurance compatibility checks for KaluCad material proposals
• Provide exceptional service through interacting effectively and timely with internal and external customers, in determining door and door hardware application
• Help maintain market expected lead time for order transfer after customer release of doors for production
• Familiar with architectural plans and shop drawings / installation instructions as required for each project application, including reviewing/correcting door and door hardware information on shop drawings.
• Interact and coordinate with door hardware suppliers including securing outside hardware pricing and ordering.
• Help maintain date management against customer order schedules, and work with vendors / customers to achieve alternate solutions to meet installation demands
• Familiar with and maintaining knowledge of all Kawneer products, specifically those that interact with doors and door hardware.
• Stay well versed on updates from Hardware vendors and hardware code changes.
• Maintain and continuously update door hardware application/compatibility databases
• Other Job Duties as Required

Essential Knowledge & Skills/Education

• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with general supervision
• Coach and display leadership, recognize opportunities and proactively initiate and execute actions to support the company's business plans
• Demonstrated communication skills - written and verbal / phone
• Demonstrated customer relationship skills
• Computer skills, including intranet (research products)
• Demonstrated organizational / time management skills
• Door and door hardware application and compatibility knowledge
• Adhering and modeling the company vision, mission, and safety goals
• Ability to understand building codes, standards, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, hurricane impact, blast and keep up with updates as it relates to doors and door hardware.
• Read and interpret architectural plans and installation instructions

Basic or Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Five years’ experience in Kawneer Estimating or Door Take-off or equivalent experience with another commercial door and door hardware supplier.
• 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

• Two- or Four-year College Degree or 3 years industry experience in Commercial doors and door hardware.
• Knowledge of Kawneer products, especially doors and hardware.

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 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.