Maintenance Crew Leader - Conversion

Arconic Corporation; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic Corporation in Alcoa, TN is seeking a Maintenance Crew Leader to manage craft electrical and mechanical staff and provide hands-on troubleshooting in an industrial environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong maintenance background with supervisory experience, and familiarity with hydraulics and PLCs is preferred. The role includes on-call duties and opportunities for professional growth within a safety-conscious, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience in operations.
• Must be a current contractor working for Arconic in a similar role.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical and mechanical craft and production employees in the department.
• Provide technical maintenance support for assigned areas.
• Execute planned and unplanned work to meet department goals.
• Coordinate repairs with customers to minimize equipment downtime.
• Follow up on equipment issues and develop technical solutions.
• Provide on-call responses for critical maintenance situations.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing methods.
• Adhere to Arconic EH&S, quality, and other policies.
• Take on additional activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Maintenance background

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arconic is currently in search of Maintenance Crew Leader to join our Hotline Department based in Alcoa, TN.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Job Summary:

The incumbent is expected to lead and supervise craft electrical and mechanical employees as well as provide technical troubleshooting skills to identify maintenance issues and develop solutions. He or she will also provide technical leadership and training to mechanical and electrical craft employees. The selected candidate may also lead a small team of production employees.

The successful candidate will have a strong maintenance background with verifiable, hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience within an industrial environment. Candidates with supervisory experience, hydraulics, and PLC troubleshooting knowledge are strongly desired. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the motivation to learn all mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, and manufacturing aspects of plant operations.

In this role, you will:

• Supervising electrical craft, mechanical craft and production employees within the department, acting as a resource for maintenance guidance to craft and other manufacturing personnel.
• Providing technical maintenance support for assigned areas.
• Executing planned and unplanned work to meet department goals.
• Coordinate repairs with customers to ensure minimal equipment downtime.
• Following up on equipment issues and developing technical problem-solving solutions.
• Providing on-call responses to remedy critical maintenance situations.
• Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing methods, working hand in hand with craft employees.
• Adhering to Arconic EH&S, quality, continuous improvement and other company policies.
• Assuming other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as required

Also note:

• This role reports to the Maintenance Area Coordinator.

You have: (required)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong maintenance background with 2 years of hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial environment.
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience in operations.
• Must be a current contractor working for Arconic in a similar role.
• 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)

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, safety regulations, and quality control.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using manufacturing software and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in Aluminum rolling operations.
• Associates or BS degree in a technical field
• 5+ years heavy industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
• Knowledge of PLCs and hydraulic systems
• Supervisory experience in a Union environment
• Strong customer focus and collaboration skills, displays initiative, out-of-box thinking and strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment.