Lithium Process Specialist

Company: Arconic
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Arconic is currently in search of Lithium Process Specialist to join our Extrusions business unit in Lafayette, IN.
At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Profile: The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for improvements and assisting with production uptime.

Essential Functions: The Lithium Process Specialist within AEX requires technical and interpersonal skills essential to teamwork. Major duties include but are not limited to:

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• Responsible to lead all technical and process activities for the Lithium department
  
• Working closely with production and maintenance to upgrade existing equipment and ensure on-demand performance and up-time
  
• Manage developing casting practices for new alloy and product development
  
• Help develop and manage critical spare parts list for Lithium
  
• Ensure tooling is well-maintained and ready for casting
  
• Supporting the day-to-day operations by acting as a technical resource, filling in as a Supervisor, etc.
  
• Providing high-level technical assistance to production/maintenance personal during both planned and unplanned equipment service interruptions, including after-hours or weekends.
  
• Applying root cause problem solving (troubleshooting) techniques to find and eliminate sources of recurring equipment failures through creative, cost-effective solutions.
  
• Working with other plant departments to identify, investigate feasibility, and/or create business cases to acquire funding for capital projects.
  
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation (drawings, preventative maintenance procedures, start-up/shutdown procedures, etc.) for new and existing processes and procedures in the assigned work area.
  
• Observing and supporting plant safety goals and initiatives.
  
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  
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  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
    
  • A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
    
  • 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 may require access to export 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). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution
      
    • Experience with conventional or lithium casting (hard alloy preferred)
      
      ABOUT ARCONIC
      Arconic Corporation (NYSE: ARNC), a Fortune 500 company, 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 are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.
      We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our shareholders.
      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 shareholders.
      Arconic reaffirms its policy to provide equal employment opportunity in recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company-sponsored training, access to facilities, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs, recalls or termination of employment to all employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, genetic information, sex or age (within statutory limits). Arconic is in compliance with all relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Laws and Regulations.
      

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