Electrical Technician
Arconic · Springdale, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Arconic (metals) in Springdale, AR.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, TPM, PLC, CNC, Extrusion, EHS / safety
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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.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 47 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $64k–$90k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 60%
- Welding 52%
- ✓ PLC 35%
- ✓ EHS / safety 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, TPM, CNC, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Arconic in Springdale
3 other open roles at this site.
- Continuous Improvement (Lean) Leader · Lean / CI · Manager
- Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician
- Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
Full description from ArconicAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
In this role, you will
- ◆Troubleshoot, repair and contribute improvements to all in-house industrial controls, programmable controllers, etc., and performs preventative maintenance functions to such equipment;
- ◆Assume back-up role of Company electrician, when needed, in building and grounds department. Perform preventative, proactive, and if required reactive maintenance;
- ◆Perform new PLC programming for small projects (10%). Troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical systems including PLC’s with the use of electrical prints and ladder logic programs. (90%);
- ◆Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components and record effects on unit performance;
- ◆Help implement, drive and lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities. Create, document and lead preventative maintenance activities. Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures especially for CNC equipment and other process-controlled equipment. This includes maintenance visual control, 5S, documentation control, one-point lessons, and other TPM activities;
- ◆Assist in writing operational manuals and procedures relating to the operation and maintaining of Company equipment electronically, electrically, or electro-mechanical pneumatically;
- ◆Communicate with customer and sales to develop job strategy/product application;
- ◆Maintain and repair CNC equipment, monitor newly installed equipment, and train other workers in the operation of equipment;
- ◆Must be flexible and willing to come back to the plant on days off in cases of maintenance emergencies.
You have: (required)
- ✓Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints in a swift and effective manner;
- ✓Ability to perform controls wiring projects and draw circuit prints;
- ✓Ability to learn CNC fundamentals, operating CNC machines as required for maintenance and troubleshooting (G-codes, offset, home, cycle start, etc.). Knowledge of CNC mechanical operations and performance, electrical systems controls, power supplies, sensors including proximity sensors and photo eyes;
- ✓Knowledge of Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s and drives including A/C and D/C among others, servos.
- ✓Knowledge of servo drives for controls systems;
- ✓Knowledge of electrical circuitry with the ability to troubleshoot failed cards and system components;
- ✓Ability to learn and assist with machine alignment and calibration (laser interferometer, spindle analyzer, ball-bar, machine leveling, vibration analyzer, servo error and mechanical alignment.
Experience needed
- ✓Two-year associate degree or a completed journeyman program in related field preferred;
- ✓CNC experience; programming experience preferred. PLC controls experience preferred.
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Arconic is currently in search of an Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance Team based in Springdale, Arkansas .
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.
Skill set must include
- •Microsoft Office Suite skills;
- •Interpersonal Skills: Ability to verbally communicate effectively with internal and external customers;
- •Conflict Management Skills;
- •Ability to maintain awareness of the maintenance budget and if we are over or under budget in general;
- •Ability to work safely and follow all the EHS requirements.
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.