General Mechanic

Arconic•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

Arconic is seeking a General Mechanic to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Lafayette, IN . Arconic creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, build and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success. Responsibilities Job Duties and Responsibilities: Be willing to work a fixed or rotating 24X7 work schedule (8- or 12-hour shifts). You may be required to work evenings, nights, holidays, and overtime. Primary Functions of the Job Design, fabricate, install, repair, modify and maintain machines, equipment, structures and facilities. Materials Used, Processed and Handled Machine parts, metal stock, pins, tubing, fittings, mechanical hardware, compressed gases, oil, grease, paint, acids, fiber optics, specialty metals. Tools and Equipment Tools common to the craft of millwright, pipefitter, welder, layout person, rigger, and blacksmith, such as drill press, saws, abrasive cutoff wheel, grinders and shears. Pipe fitting equipment. Welding and burning equipment. Hoists Cranes Non-destructive testing equipment. Personal computer; PLC terminals. Benefits Benefits Start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and 401K with company match up 6%. Plus 2 weeks of paid vacation after 6 months and 1000hrs worked.

Requirements

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 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).
Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency.
Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
Satisfactorily pass a comprehensive online and hands-on skills test.
Pass a physical examination, drug screen test and background check.
The minimum requirements are 5 years Journey person experience or equivalent maintaining heavy equipment with a working knowledge of welding, machine repair, millwright, hydraulics, sheet metal, pipe fitting, and blueprints.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved apprentice program or have formal technical training beyond high school.
Or a Journeyman’s card (A Department of Labor Certificate or Equal).
Testing and a skills demonstration will be required.
Permanent employment subject to probation period not to exceed 6 months.
If you are currently working as a general mechanic, proof of experience and/or a copy of your Journeyman’s card must accompany your bid.