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Production Operator

Arconic
Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
Job Description

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 ensure customer success

We are seeking team-oriented candidates to perform a wide variety of production duties including, but not limited to operating industrial trucks and cranes to move metal and other materials throughout the plant; measuring dimensions of metal in fractions and decimals using steel tape, micrometers, and other measuring devices, cut samples, setting up and operating production equipment; inspecting metal and materials, utilizing computer terminals to record metal flow and data through our process. You will be required to work evenings, nights, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follows all safety procedures and instructions.
  • Operates one or more pieces of equipment in a safe and efficient manner to produce quality products while keeping pace.
  • Perform quality checks; visually inspect product for defects.
  • Completes required paperwork.
  • Duties required may include tasks that are safety sensitive.
  • You will be required to work evenings, nights, holidays, and overtime.
  • Other Job Duties as required.

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision) starting Day 1 of employment.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Some High School
  • 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.
  • Satisfactorily pass a comprehensive skills test.
  • Pass a physical examination, drug screen test and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of work in an industrial setting.
  • Equivalent military experience is also accepted.
  • A combination of work experience and post high school education.
  • Aluminum product knowledge and/or experience with door and storefront fabrication
  • Self-motivated, focused on detail, people and service oriented, and possess good communication skills.
  • Experience with machine-based equipment, saws, punch press and/or milling machines.
  • Ability to utilize hand and power tools; ability to read basic shop drawings, measurements, fractions, and decimals.

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.

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.

About The Team

Lafayette Operations in Lafayette, IN is located approximately 60 miles from the state's capital, Indianapolis and is the home to Purdue University. Our Lafayette location has been continuously running in Lafayette community since 1938. We are an Aluminum Extrusions plant for Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial and Defense facility.

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