Mechanical Technical Specialist

Manpower, Inc.; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Industrial is seeking a Mechanical Technical Specialist to support the Maintenance Organization and Hotline Department in Alcoa, TN. The role demands strong technical troubleshooting, leadership of craft teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment and process issues, assisting in outage planning, managing small capital projects, and providing downtime support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with mechanical systems and controls used in industrial applications.
• Ability to work days or nights and provide weekend support.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Strong problem solving using lean tools (5c’s and 8-step problem solving).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot to restore product flow and respond to trouble calls on a 24/7 basis.
• Act as direct support of the Maintenance Organization and work with craft employees.
• Analyze equipment and process data to identify problems and develop improvements.
• Assist in outage planning and support process engineering.
• Manage small capital projects, major repairs, and downtime work.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Controls

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our client, Industrial is seeking a Mechanical Technical Specialist to join their team. As a Mechanical Technical Specialist, you will be part of the Operations Teams supporting the Maintenance Organization and Hotline Department. The ideal candidate will have strong technical troubleshooting skills, the ability to lead and train craft employees, and a commitment to continuous improvement—aligning successfully in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Title: Mechanical Technical Specialist

Location: Alcoa, TN

Pay Range: $32.00 - 35.00 p/h

Shift: 12 hour shifts on a 2/3/3/2 pattern (days or nights; must be able to work either based on business need). Weekend work required every other weekend on the 2/3/3/2 pattern.

What's the Job?

• Troubleshoot to restore product flow and respond to trouble calls on a 24/7 basis.
• Act as direct support of the Maintenance Organization and work in tandem with craft employees.
• Analyze equipment and process data to identify recurring design, process, and application problems and develop improvements.
• Assist in outage planning, follow up on equipment issues, and support process engineering.
• Manage small capital projects, major repairs, and maintenance projects, including downtime work execution.

What's Needed?

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with mechanical systems and controls utilized in industrial applications.
• Ability to work days or nights and provide frequent shift and weekend line/maintenance support.
• 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).
• Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills, with the ability to use lean manufacturing tools and principles (e.g., 5c’s and 8 step problem solving).

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to troubleshoot, improve, and help restore product flow in a critical manufacturing environment.
• Role that combines technical guidance with hands‑on support of craft teams.
• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives and problem‑solving activities.
• Exposure to equipment/process data analysis, outage planning support, and maintenance project execution.
• Temp-to-Perm employment path.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

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