The Electrical Apprenticeship at Arconic Davenport Works is a developmental position with a career path to becoming a qualified Journey-Level Electrician.
Apprentices will enter an Electrician Training Program which will include both classroom and on-the-job training.
To move to Journey-Level Electrician, successful candidates will be required to complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and pass journey-level testing requirements and submit all required documentation on time.
Pass six months of probation. Attend and maintain grades for all classes that the individual is enrolled in. Complete IDP (individual development plan), and by the end of the program take and pass the Journey Level Electrician Exam. Submit all required tracking and documentation on time.
Upon completion of training, a Journey Level Electrician performs the following job duties:
- Diagnose, repair and maintain equipment such as electrical/electronic/mill equipment and pneumatic equipment systems, communication systems, and plant utility systems following documented procedures when needed.
- Dismantle, move, fabricate, re-design (with proper authorization), assemble, and install electrical/electronic mill equipment, controls and components.
Primary Function of the Job:
- Inspect, fabricate, install, repair, modify, calibrate, adjust, test, perform preventative maintenance and service mill equipment, high voltage power distribution, electrical, electronics (including computers and microprocessor-based controllers), communications, recording/control, combustion equipment.
Materials used, Processed and Handled:
- Wire, cable, conduit, fittings and fasteners, insulation, electric control components, motors; soldering, welding and brazing materials and gas supplies; paint, solvents and cleaning materials, lubricants, ink; natural and refrigeration gases, mercury, chlorine; acids, abrasion materials, electrical/electronic computer equipment and parts.
Tools and Equipment Used:
- Hand tools, high voltage equipment, welding, soldering, brazing, burning and cutting equipment; drill presses, saws, sanders, threading machine, crimping equipment, pipe benders, cleaning and grinding equipment; electrical, mechanical and predictive maintenance test equipment; cranes, hoists, industrial trucks, aerial personnel lift equipment, ladders and scaffolding; temperature, pressure and weight measuring devices; oscilloscopes, portable generators gas analyzers, programmable logic controller, computers, electrical measuring devices, power distribution analyzers, strip charge recorders; special recording and digital test equipment.
Minimum Basic Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Satisfactorily pass a comprehensive skills test and interview.
3. Pass a physical examination, drug screen test and background check post offer.
4. Must be able to work off shifts and weekends.
5. Must be able to work 12-hour workdays / some overtime is required.
6. Apprentices must be able to attend evening classes if needed.
7. 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.
8. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e.Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
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 spanets. 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.
Davenport Works is the country’s largest aluminum rolling mill, it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide. It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines. The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes. Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.
