Mechanical Technical Specialist - Technician II

Premier Staffing Solution•Alcoa, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Technical Specialist will join the Hotline Department in Alcoa, Tennessee, providing direct technical support to the Maintenance Organization and manufacturing personnel. The role troubleshoots equipment to restore product flow, supports craft employees, and develops solutions to recurring design, process, and application problems. It also analyzes equipment and process data to identify improvements, supports process engineering and outage planning, follows up on equipment issues, and assists with small capital projects, major repairs, and maintenance projects. This position works 12-hour shifts on a 2/3/3/2 schedule, with frequent shift and weekend line and maintenance support. Employees are typically assigned to either days or nights, but must be able to work either shift as business needs require. Weekend work is required every other weekend, and the role responds to trouble calls on a 24/7 basis. Travel may be up to 10%. The position is temp-to-perm, pays $32–$35 per hour, and is eligible for relocation benefits. It reports to the Maintenance Superintendent.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of experience with mechanical systems and controls used in industrial applications.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Able to work 12-hour shifts on a 2/3/3/2 pattern, on either days or nights as business needs require.
Able to provide frequent shift and weekend line and maintenance support, including every other weekend.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
5 years of experience with mechanical systems and controls used in industrial applications.
5 years of experience and working knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles.
5 years of experience in product and process failure analysis and understanding of world-class manufacturing techniques, such as lean manufacturing, FMEA, RCM, SPC, and TQM.
Exposure to gas-fired combustion systems.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient problem-solving and creative-thinking skills.
Strong maintenance background.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Electromechanical systems skills.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Arconic EH&S, quality, continuous improvement, and other company policies.
Provide direct support to the Maintenance Organization and work in tandem with craft employees.
Provide technical guidance to manufacturing personnel.
Respond to trouble calls on a 24/7 basis.
Troubleshoot equipment to restore product flow and address recurring design, process, and application problems.
Assist in designing manufacturing processes and procedures.
Assist in planning and executing downtime work for small and larger projects.
Assist in justifying new equipment and ensuring rebuilds and spare parts are sent for repair or ordered.
Analyze equipment and process data to identify and develop improvements.
Support outage planning, follow up on equipment issues, and manage or assist with small capital projects, major repairs, and maintenance projects.
Support process engineering and continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing methods.
Use lean manufacturing tools and principles, and participate in problem solving using 5C and 8-step methods.
Interface with other manufacturing departments to address and resolve technical issues.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties.