Mechanical Technician
Constellium · Muscle Shoals, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Constellium (metals) in Muscle Shoals, AL. Maintains a safe and clean work environment adhering to 5S standards and all safety procedures while working efficiently to complete daily and weekly work schedules on time.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, PLC, Automation, Welding
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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 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 88 other live reliability postings in Alabama.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 3+)
Typical $89k–$119k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 56%
- ✓ Welding 48%
- ✓ PLC 47%
- ✓ Root cause 27%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Constellium in Muscle Shoals
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Full description from ConstelliumAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Mechanical Technician assists plant operations in running efficiently with minimal downtime.
Responsibilities
Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance
requirements
on hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, gas, acid, water, coolant systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications
Completes or updates all maintenance related documentation according to sites document control procedure: work orders, reports, requisitions, PM tasks, timecards, maintenance manuals, and surveys
Condition monitoring- locates sources of problems by observing devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, initiate corrective actions to prevent unscheduled downtime
Troubleshooting malfunctions- selects logical approach to “troubleshooting”, repair problems, and write detailed explanation on cause of malfunction
Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts
Determines changes in dimensional
requirements
of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
Operates production equipment in conjunction with required maintenance
Performs Lock-out duties as necessary for all energy sources as the Authorized Person
Updating daily logs and entering work orders
Coordinate Contractors through the issuing of Work Permits (including safety release for confined space, hot work, elevated work, Job Hazard Analysis and others)
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent is required with over 7 years of Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting or a Two- year Industrial Maintenance degree with 2 years or more Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred
Equipment maintenance, technical understanding, deals with uncertainty, safety, power tools, attention to detail, flexibility, supervision, job knowledge, productivity
General hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and rigging
Operate power truck, man-lift, other mobile equipment and cranes
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, charts and sketches
Precision alignment, cutting, welding, brazing, heating and soldering are preferred
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Fabricates repair parts as necessary
Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by following parts check out procedure; checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders (as needed) ; verifying receipt
Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Provides maintenance information by answering questions and requests
Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publication; establishing personal networks
Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Installation of machinery: leveling, aligning, testing, and debugging
Provide troubleshooting of Automation and instrumentation
Able to read and follow drawings and Document / communicate all machine control modifications to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to diagnose the root cause of the problem
Provide input for documentation and electronic versions of all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics including panel layouts, PLC and HMI programs
Use required control software, including PLCs, HMIs and various motor drive systems
Assist in training across functions
Must be able to work under high pressure, continuous production environment with high standards
Proactive involvement in maintenance to report and prevent any deficiencies
Reports to maintenance supervisor, and often works with engineers
Responsible for keeping craft skills up to date through ongoing training
Maintains a safe and clean work environment adhering to 5S standards and all safety procedures while working efficiently to complete daily and weekly work schedules on time
Provides support when necessary for the completion of departmental 8Ds, One Pager investigative reports, safety investigations, and other similar reviews or inquiries
Asset care continuous improvement
Maintenance systems familiarity - computerized maintenance management system, maintenance schedule, maintenance inventory
Preventive Maintenance familiarity - condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, proactive maintenance
Maintenance planning and scheduling support tasks
Root cause analysis, possess good mechanical and / or electrical experience,
Be able to work collaboratively and effectively with others as part of a team
Be willing to learn, grow, and improve their job skills
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and active listening skills
Must possess complex problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
Must be willing to wo