Maintenance Crew Leader - Conversion
Arconic
Alcoa, TN, USA
Posted on Apr 17, 2026
Arconic is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the Tennessee Operations facility, located outside of Knoxville, Tennessee. The incumbent is expected to lead and supervise craft electrical and mechanical employees as well as provide technical troubleshooting skills to identify maintenance issues and develop solutions. He or she will also provide technical leadership and training to mechanical and electrical craft employees. The selected candidate may also lead a small team of production employees on an as-needed basis.
The successful candidate will have a strong maintenance background with verifiable, hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience within an industrial environment. Candidates with supervisory experience, hydraulics, and PLC troubleshooting knowledge are strongly desired. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a motivation to learn all mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, and manufacturing aspects of plant operations.
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.
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.
United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation 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.
Tennessee Operations is located 3 hours North of Atlanta, GA; 2.5 hours East of Nashville, TN; and 4 hours West of Charlotte, NC. Arconic’s Tennessee Operations is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow.
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- Must be a current contractor at the Alcoa, TN location in a Maintenance Supervisor capacity.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates or BS degree in a technical field
- Previous work experience in a similar role
- 5+ years heavy industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
- Knowledge of PLCs and hydraulic systems
- Supervisory experience in a Union environment
- Supervisory experience with Production employees
- Strong customer focus and collaboration skills, displays initiative, out-of-box thinking and strong attention to detail
- Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervising electrical craft, mechanical craft and production employees within the department, acting as a resource for maintenance guidance to craft and other manufacturing personnel.
- Providing technical maintenance support for assigned area.
- Executing planned and unplanned work to meet department goals.
- Coordinate repairs with customers to ensure minimal equipment downtime.
- Following up on equipment issues and developing technical problem-solving solutions.
- Providing on-call response to remedy critical maintenance situations.
- Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives of manufacturing methods, working hand in hand with craft employees.
- Leading LTV processes and procedures.
- Adhering to Arconic EH&S, quality, continuous improvement, and other company policies.
- Use of Microsoft and Oracle products is required for this role.
- All other tasks and duties as assigned.