Arconic

• Job Identification 112957
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 06/24/2025, 01:08 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4879 State Street, Bettendorf, IA, 52722, US

Job Description

The General Mechanic Apprenticeship at Arconic Davenport Works is a developmental position with a career path to becoming a qualified Journey-Level General Mechanic.

Candidates will enter a General Mechanic Training Program which will include both classroom and on-the-job training.

To move to Journey-Level General Mechanic, successful candidates will be required to complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and pass journey-level testing requirements.

• Apprentices must be able to work a 24x7 Alternate Work Schedule.
• All Apprentices will be required to work off-shifts.
• All Apprentices must agree to Repayment Agreement requiring 3 years in the craft at Arconic after completion of the program.

Responsibilities

Pass six months of probation. Attend and maintain grades for all classes that the individual is enrolled in. Complete IDP (individual development plan), and by the end of the program take and pass the Journey Level General Mechanic Exam. After that the responsibilities of a General Mechanic are as follows.

A Maintenance General Mechanic performs the following job duties:

• Dismantles, moves, fabricates, redesigns, assembles, and installs mill equipment as well as building structures.
• Repairs and maintains mill equipment, building structures, and general plant utility systems following documented procedures.
• Performs predictive and preventative maintenance as well as diagnoses equipment and utility systems malfunction to determine root cause of failures.
• Checks, installs, cleans, adjusts and calibrates gauges, regulators, valves, cylinders and pumps.
• Uses gauges, instruments and testing equipment to perform laser alignment, ultrasonic testing, non-destructive testing, and vibration analysis on mill equipment and machines.
• Trouble shoot, repair, or adjust hydraulic and electro-hydraulic equipment systems.
• Maintains the operation of plant utility systems such as steam, water, natural gas, and compressed air.
• Makes roll changes and machine setups.
• Performs cutting, burning and certified welding.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams. Use imaging system to make updates and changes.
• Limited computer skills to order parts and input time, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Basic Qualifications:

1. Must have a high school diploma or GED

2. Must have one or more of the following.

a. Previous completion of a Millwright Apprenticeship and/or received an associate degree in Mechanical Technology or related field.

b. Completion of a certified mechanical program, transcripts showing completion of mechanical classes, or other mechanical certifications

c. Previous work experience in a mechanical field

d. Must have previous work experience.

3. Pass the General Mechanic Apprentice pre-employment test.

4. Must pass the physical and drug screening test post offer of employment.

5. Must be able to work off shifts and weekends.

6. Must be able to work 12-hour workdays / some overtime is required.

7. Apprentices must be able to attend evening classes if needed

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, 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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