Arconic is currently in search of Industrial Placement Student to join our Kitts Green Team based in Birmingham.
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.
Job Summary:
To provide technical and metallurgical assistance/support to the Development and Process Metallurgist/Engineers to monitor the site processes and solve technical problems, the resolution of which will generally result in a positive financial impact to the company’s performance. This might include participating in projects typically related to introducing new and/or improving existing products/processes, reducing rejections or improving customer satisfaction.
In this role, you will:
- Preparing and polishing microstructural samples and operating a microscope;
- Perform laboratory testing of hot mill emulsion;
- Facilitate process quality checks, on all areas of the shopfloor;
- Investigating process issues, rejections and returned customer samples;
- Provide support to assist other members of the department running trials;
- Monitor key process variables.
Also note:
- Can include requirements around travel, relocation eligibility or other important information a candidate might need to know before applying – like the reporting relationships or other team info.
You have: (required)
- The job holder will be an undergraduate undertaking a HND/degree in a relevant metallurgical/engineering discipline.
- It is likely that the job holder will have basic metallurgical and/or processing knowledge however is unlikely to have significant industrial experience.
- The job holder will be required to rapidly become fully conversant with Arconic’s HSE requirements
- The job holder will have good problem-solving skills (including general knowledge of statistical techniques) predominantly developed through formal training.
- The job holder will be computer literate and familiar with widely used commercial software (such as Excel, Powerpoint and Word).
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.
ABOUT KITTS GREEN Kitts Green is situated in the heart of Birmingham and approximately a 10-minute drive from Birmingham International Airport. The location also has good transport links to the M42/M6 motorway and Lea Hall train station is a 10-minute walk offering regular trains to Birmingham City Centre. Our Plant is a forward looking manufacturing facility with a long tradition of inclusion, teamwork and community action.