Job Description
Arconic is currently searching for a Maintenance Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Kitts Green Team based in Birmingham. 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 at all levels of the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide professional engineering & maintenance support through application of appropriate expertise, knowledge and experience.
- Focus on reliability of the plant through planned and reactive activities with yourself and other maintenance personnel.
- Have good understanding of fault‑finding methodology.
- Ensure improvements are made with regards to reliability.
- Participate in RCAs (Root Cause Analysis) of issues.
- Support, mentor and provide guidance to apprentice maintenance personnel.
In this role, you will:
- Work towards understanding all mechanical principles and a good understanding of process control.
- Have a good grasp and understanding of mechanical workings.
- Work safely and have a good understanding of all EHS requirements and contractor control.
- Ensure you work in a safe manner and comply with all policies.
- Engage in projects/activities as required.
- Assist in improving plant and equipment up‑time.
- Coach and mentor apprentices and others as required.
- Responsibility for all aspects of maintenance (planned, corrective, reactive, etc.).
- Review and critically analyze engineering drawings.
- Have high competency of IT usage, e.g., Microsoft Word and internal systems.
- Be capable of working with contractors and on‑site personnel.
- Pay attention to detail.
- Work within a team or independently.
- Support area maintenance teams with issues and breakdowns.
- Take a proactive approach and be self‑motivated to achieve goals and targets.
- Have knowledge of hydraulics, drive systems, etc.
Qualifications (required)
- Mechanical apprenticeship served to a minimum of NVQ level 3.
- Experience or a strong desire to work within a manufacturing/production environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to liaise at all levels.
- Prior experience within an industrial setting is essential.
- Ability to work with others at all levels of the organization and a positive “can do” attitude.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical knowledge within heavy engineering and fast‑paced production environments.
- Ability to analyze technically complex problems and develop most appropriate solutions.
- Prior experience within a heavy industrial industry process/operation is desirable.
About Us
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, employees, communities and stakeholders.
About The Team
Kitts Green is situated in the heart of Birmingham and approximately a 10‑minute drive from Birmingham International Airport. The location also has good transport links to the M42/M6 motorway and Lea Hall train station is a 10‑minute walk offering regular trains to Birmingham City Centre. Our plant is a forward‑looking manufacturing facility with a long tradition of inclusion, teamwork and community action.
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