Crane Maintenance Specialist
Arconic · Alcoa, TN
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist reliability role at Arconic (metals) in Alcoa, TN. Additionally, they will support process engineering.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, SPC, FMEA, Extrusion
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $102k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 303 live postings that list pay, out of 862 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 19 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 30%
- EHS / safety 25%
- Team leadership 25%
- Union environment 25%
- ✓ Lean 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Arconic in Alcoa
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
- Reliability Engineer · Reliability
Full description from ArconicAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Mechanical Crane Specialist will troubleshoot to restore product flow, lead and train craft employees, and provide solutions to recurring design, process, and application problems. They will analyze equipment and process data to identify and develop improvements, assist in outage planning, follow up on equipment issues, and manage small capital projects, major repairs, and maintenance projects. Additionally, they will support process engineering.
In this role, you will
- ◆Adhere to Arconic EH&S, quality, continuous improvement and other company policies
- ◆Act as direct support of the Maintenance Organization
- ◆Work in tandem with craft employees
- ◆Act as a resource for technical guidance to manufacturing personnel
- ◆Respond to trouble calls on a 24/7 basis
- ◆Assist in the design of manufacturing processes and procedures
- ◆Assist in overseeing and executing downtime work on small and larger projects
- ◆Assist in justification of new equipment & ensuring that rebuilds and spares are sent for repairs or are ordered
- ◆Be involved with continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing methods
- ◆Use lean manufacturing tools and principles to improve work, actively support and participate in problem solving (5c’s and 8 step problem solving)
- ◆Interface with other manufacturing departments to address and resolve technical issues
- ◆All other tasks and duties as assigned
You have: (required)
- ✓Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical field.
- ✓Minimum of 2 years’ experience maintaining cranes and lifting devices.
- ✓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.
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Arconic is currently in search of Crane Maintenance Specialist to join our Central Services Department based in Alcoa, Tennessee .
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.
Also note
- •This position will require frequent shift and weekend line/maintenance support. Travel can be up to 10%. This position is eligible for relocation benefits. This role reports up through the Central Services organization.
Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)
- +Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
- +5 years of experience with working knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles
- +5 years’ experience in product and process failure analysis and an understanding of world class manufacturing techniques such as lean manufacturing, FMEA, RCM SPC, TQM, etc.
- +Experience with hydraulics, fluid management, and process improvement
- +Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- +Strong written and oral communications skills
- +Proficient problem solving and creative thinking skills
- +Strong maintenance background
- +Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Arconic Corporation is 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.