Mechanical Technician
Arconic · Lafayette, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Arconic (metals) in Lafayette, IN. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain extrusion production equipment and support systems.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- AS9100, PLC, Casting, Extrusion
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 98 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 51%
- Team leadership 49%
- Welding 36%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AS9100, Casting, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Arconic in Lafayette
9 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found in reliability roles at Arconic.
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- Maintenance Superintendent · Reliability · Supervisor
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Production Supervisor - Ingot · Production · Supervisor
- Reliability Engineer · Reliability
- Maintenance Supervisor - Night Shift · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from ArconicAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience in aluminum extrusion, metals manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations.
- ✓Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, servo systems, and motion control equipment.
- ✓Experience supporting Capital projects, equipment installations or machine rebuilds
- ✓Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques, vibration analysis or reliability programs
- ✓Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing
requirements
and quality systems such as AS9100 or NadCap
- ✓Experience working in casting, foundry, or molten metal environments
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.
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The Mechanical Technician will support extrusion manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment. This role works closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to maximize equipment reliability, support capital projects, and contribute to safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment
- •Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain extrusion production equipment and support systems.
- •Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
- •Assist with equipment upgrades, rebuilds, installations, and facility expansion projects.
- •Support equipment reliability initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- •Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals.
- •Collaborate with engineers, maintenance personnel, contractors, and vendors during maintenance and project activities.
- •Help diagnose and resolve equipment failures to minimize downtime and improve production efficiency.
- •Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and systems.
- •Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- •Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- •Associate degree in Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
- •3+ years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing experience.
- •Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining industrial equipment.
- •Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and power transmission systems.
- •Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical/control system issues.
- •Experience reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
- •Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- •Effective communication and organizational skills.
- •Willingness to work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
- •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). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
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.
This position is subject to Export Control Law: 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). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
