Technician-Surface and Pretreatment

Description

The Technician is responsible for supporting surface and pretreatment technology development with application across Arconic’s processes including casting, rolling, extrusion, etc. This role is part of our Research & Development team and will conduct bench-top, pilot, and plant-scale experiments in support of R&D projects and operations, focused on surface treatments and coating of aluminum products across the automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets.

• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Produce and evaluate bonding samples for automotive and aerospace material qualifications and process development according to the relevant specifications.
• Provide input, such as technical data analysis, to project managers/engineers/supervisor as part of project planning and scoping.
• Execute a variety of surface and coating tasks including batch surface treatment, surface tension measurements, bench top draw down coating application, and others.
• Collect, analyze, and organize experimental data to support process development, technical evaluations, and decision-making.
• Conduct chemical, electrochemical, and mechanical surface finishing operations at bench and pilot scale.
• Conduct surface treatment and coating performance evaluations.
• Prepare, transfer, and safely handle chemicals, including acids and bases.
• Travel to Arconic and customer plants, on an as-needed basis, to support implementation and troubleshooting of related processes.
• Provide verbal and written reporting to project managers and supervisor.

Requirements

• Experience working with chemicals, surface treatments, adhesives, and/or coatings, especially for metallic based products and processes.
• Mechanical and equipment aptitude, including ability to troubleshoot.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of basic applications for data presentation including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail within daily working habits.
• Advanced data analysis skills including experience in data analysis packages such as JMP, Minitab, or others.
• 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.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other related Science or Engineering discipline.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Associate of Science (AS) Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other related Science or Engineering discipline.
• Experience in scaling up processes from laboratory to production.
• Working knowledge of chemical hygiene practices, lab testing, and organization of data.
• Knowledge of general engineering principles as they apply to aluminum processing operations, including casting, rolling, extrusion, and related forming techniques.
• Experience within the metals manufacturing industry, especially aluminum.

Benefits

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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance