Electrical Technician - Ingot

Socket.dev; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic Corporation in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking an Electrical Technician for the Ingot Department. The role focuses on maintaining and optimizing electrical systems and ensuring safe, reliable operation of melting and production equipment.

You will lead troubleshooting, perform preventative maintenance, mentor craftspersons, and support process improvements, with flexibility to cover off-shift as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship, four years on the job training or electrical degree from an accredited technical college or institution
• Broad electrical experience with knowledge of Combustions systems is advantageous.
• Experience in metal casting, melting furnaces and instrumentation; ability to read electrical drawings and troubleshoot to root cause.
• Experience applying PLC programming and troubleshooting, ac & dc motors, and variable speed drives.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a safe workplace by following Arconic's safety policies.
• Provide technical and tactical support on planned and unplanned equipment breakdowns and outages; assist with tuning up and commissioning equipment.
• Train and mentor Unit Supervisors and craftspeople; enable continuous technical skills improvement.
• Develop and implement SOPs, WIPs and procedures for new and existing equipment; train on these procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and document technical issues; assist in spare parts management.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read electrical drawings

PLC programming & troubleshooting

Machinery maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or degree

Electrical degree from technical college

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

RSLogix/Studio 5000

AC/DC drives

Direct Fire melt furnaces

Job description

Arconic is currently in search of Electrical Technician to join our Ingot Department based in Davenport, Iowa.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support and maintain a safe work place by active involvement in the safety processes, and leading by example by supporting Arconic's EHS policies and values.

• Provide technical & tactical support and leadership on planned and un-planned equipment breakdowns and outages on production centers; provide technical support on specialized equipment such as Direct Fire melt furnaces. Allen Bradley Programmable Controllers, RS Logics and AC/DC drives. Also provides assistance to Engineering on tune up, check out, and commissioning of new and revised equipment.

• Train and mentor Unit Supervisors and craftspeople, enabling continuous technical skills improvement throughout the organization.

• Support the Lead Operator process.

• Support up-skilling of crafts people. Develop and execute training plans.

• Lead the effort in development of SOP’s, WIP’s and related procedures on new and existing equipment; provide training on the procedures.

• Provide technical input to preventative and predictive maintenance systems.

• Ensure long term viability of existing equipment by recommending and implementing changes and improvements to control systems or equipment to increase equipment reliability.

• Lead problem solving and root cause analysis efforts, providing documentation and record retention on technical related issues.

• Assist in critical spare parts management.

• Apply the Arconic Business Systems concepts and Stability Tools into your daily activities, ensuring that critical maintenance processes are integrated into day-to-day operations.

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.

Qualifications

You have (required):

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years’ electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Pass an electrical proficiency exam.
• 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.

Exceptional candidates also have (preferred):

• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship, four years on the job training or electrical degree from an accredited technical college or institution
• Broad electrical experience, with a preference for knowledge of Combustions systems.
• Experience in metal casting, melting furnaces and various instrumentation.
• Strong ability to read electrical drawings, troubleshoot to root cause, and implement repairs to restore flow of equipment.
• Experience applying knowledge on PLC programming and troubleshooting, ac & dc motors, and variable speed drives.
• Combustion systems experience or Commercial/Industrial Boilers
• Process control and instrumentation principles

#LI-JM1

Arconic Corporationis 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. 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. 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.
Davenport Works is the country’s largest aluminum rolling mill, it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide. It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines. The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes. Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.