Maintenance Operations Leader - Hot Mill

Arconic; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base salary with bonus

Health benefits from day 1

401(k) match + retirement contribution

Vacation accrual + holidays

Work 14 out of every 28 days

Job summary

Arconic Maintenance Operations Leader for the Hot Mill in Lancaster, PA directs planned and unplanned maintenance across production equipment and drives preventative maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reliability.

The role requires strong leadership in a manufacturing setting, cross-functional collaboration with Production, SCM, Engineering, Planning and EHS, and the ability to optimize downtime while managing contractor activities during outages.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and reliability best practices across the plant.
• Reduce unplanned downtime and improve maintenance utilization.
• Coordinate with Production, SCM, Engineering, Planning and Scheduling, and EHS.
• Manage contractors during outages and repairs and ensure proper documentation.
• Document repair techniques and training; provide emergency technical support for critical operations.
• Develop and coach direct and indirect reports, with succession planning for technical roles.
• Collaborate with HR to manage performance, rewards, and employee development.
• Identify and act on cost-reduction and productivity opportunities in maintenance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Maintenance experience

Manufacturing experience

Team coaching & development

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Operations Leader - Hot Mill

• Job Identification 113863
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 09/11/2026, 12:41 AM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Rotating
• Locations 1480 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601, US

Job Description

The Maintenance Operations Leader will direct the planned and unplanned maintenance activities for the Mill’s production equipment. Implement and optimize preventative maintenance programs for Lancaster with the objective of ensuring that plant operations remain in a high state of up-time and reliability.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead in a manner that drives the identification, implementation and documentation of maintenance and reliability best practices. Connect with other Arconic locations and outside companies to benchmark and share best practices.
• Provide leadership in reducing unplanned downtimes for manufacturing equipment, as well as, improving the utilization and duration of planned maintenance.
• Engage available resources to meet business objectives set by the Lead Team. Objectives should be achieved by seeking opportunities to work collaboratively and in cooperation with other areas of the plant and will not detrimentally impact the vitality of the Lancaster facility.
• During repairs and outages, ensure that details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, procedures, etc., are provided and documented. This includes providing support in managing contractors for maintenance outages and general tasks.
• Ensure that repair techniques, procedures and equipment specific training are documented and available. This also includes making sure that emergency technical support is provided for critical plan operations.
• Ensure maintenance activities are coordinated with Production, SCM, Engineering, Planning and Scheduling, and EHS.
• Coach and develop skills of direct and indirect reports which includes identifying succession plans for technical roles.
• Partner with the Human Resources function to establish, coordinate and monitor department‑specific people systems (performance management, reward and recognition, compensation, employee engagement, employee development, succession planning, hiring process, new employee onboarding, etc).
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for cost reduction and/or productivity improvements with regards to maintenance activities, particularly seeking to minimize the investment required for spare parts and maintenance supplies. This includes partnering with Procurement function to ensure appropriate contracts and service agreements are in place to support the operations.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards (HP, audits, housekeeping) for all Process Maintenance areas. This position also has the responsibility to work safely and promote safety consciousness among other employees using the tools of Human Performance (HP).

Schedule: This position supports our 24/7 operations and primarily works 14 out of every 28 days on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

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)
• Competitive Vacation accrual PLUS company and personal holidays

In addition to the above benefits,Arconic offers:

• Work 14 out of every 28 days!
• 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

Qualifications

You have: (required)

• HS Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

• Advanced Degree in a technical field; Engineering, IT, Technician
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an aluminum manufacturing environment
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• 5 years of maintenance experience
• 3 years of project management experience

About Us

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.

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.

About the Team

Lancaster, PA: A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is situated for easy access to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a notable entertainment community with rich historic sites, museums, many different shopping centers, entertainment venues, and restaurants.