General Mechanic
Company: Arconic
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Arconic is seeking a General
Mechanic to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in
Lafayette, IN. Arconic creates breakthrough products that shape
industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we
solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly,
drive, build, and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and
cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these
products at a quality and efficiency that ensures customer success.
Excellent Pay: $38.52 - $40.00/hr Excellent Benefits Package:
Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and
401K with company match up 6%. Plus 2 weeks of paid vacation after
6 months and 1000 hours worked. Schedule: Must be willing to work a
fixed or rotating 24X7 work schedule (8- or 12-hour shifts). You
may be required to work evenings, nights, holidays, and overtime.
Primary Functions of the Job: Design, fabricate, install, repair,
modify, and maintain machines, equipment, structures, and
facilities. Materials Used, Processed, and Handled: Machine parts,
metal stock, pins, tubing, fittings, mechanical hardware,
compressed gases, oil, grease, paint, acids, fiber optics,
specialty metals. Tools and Equipment: Tools common to the craft of
millwright, pipefitter, welder, layout person, rigger, and
blacksmith, such as drill press, saws, abrasive cutoff wheel,
grinders, and shears. Pipe fitting equipment Welding and burning
equipment Hoists Cranes Non-destructive testing equipment Personal
computer; PLC terminals Basic Qualifications: Satisfactorily pass a
comprehensive online and hands-on skills test. Pass a physical
examination, drug screen test, and background check. The minimum
requirements are 5 years of journey person experience or
equivalent, maintaining heavy equipment with a working knowledge of
welding, machine repair, millwright, hydraulics, sheet metal, pipe
fitting, and blueprints. 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 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). 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: Graduate of an approved
apprentice program or have formal technical training beyond high
school. Or a Journeyman’s card (A Department of Labor Certificate
or Equal). Testing and a skills demonstration will be required.
Permanent employment subject to a probation period not to exceed 6
months. If you are currently working as a general mechanic, proof
of experience and/or a copy of your Journeyman’s card must
accompany your bid. Thank you for your interest in Arconic. For
those who qualify, please submit your most up-to-date resume. We
look forward to hearing from you.
Keywords: Arconic, Lake Charles , General Mechanic, Engineering , Lafayette, Louisiana
