Mechanical Technician- Sheet

Arconic Davenport Works is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to be a part of an exciting and dynamic team. This position is expected to provide technical troubleshooting skills to maintenance and operations to restore product flow, as well as provide technical leadership and training to craft employees. The person in this role is also expected to provide technical solutions to recurring design, process and application problems, and analyze equipment and process data to identify opportunities and develop solutions and system improvements. The position will assist the maintenance department in short and long term outage planning and assist supervisors and crafts in following up on VPM issues and items from the daily management action register. This person would also be expected to develop, manage and implement small capital projects, major repairs and maintenance projects and provide process engineering support.

Major Responsibilities:

• Involvement with continuous improvement initiatives for equipment and manufacturing methods;
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting skills to restore product flow.  Work hand in hand with craft employees;
• Act as a resource for technical guidance to manufacturing personnel;
• Interface with other manufacturing departments to address and resolve technical issues;
• Adhere to Arconic EH&S, quality, continuous improvement and other company policies;
• Assume other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as required;
• Integrated role as direct support of the Maintenance Organization;
• This position will require the candidate to be flexible with hours, as hours for this role will be dependent on business needs. (Generally M-F 7am-4pm but will require off shift support as needed)

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution;
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with manufacturing processes and principles;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Mechanical systems and controls utilized in industrial applications;
• 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.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on rolling mill equipment (Mills, rolls, mill drive components, shears, table rolls, coilers, etc.), Aluminum, steel or Paper rolling preferred;
• Strong maintenance background;
• Technical degree or completion of an apprenticeship;
• Experience in product and process failure analysis and an understanding of world class manufacturing techniques such as lean manufacturing, FMEA, RCM SPC, TQM, etc.;
• Experience designing, installing, troubleshooting and maintaining industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems;
• Experience designing, fabricating and installing mechanical equipment;
• Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills;
• Strong written and oral communications skills;
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Hydraulic troubleshooting 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 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. 

This position is subject to Export Control Law

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

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.