Smelter Process Technician

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

Are you ready to take on a role where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills directly influence the success of an entire production process? This is more than just a job-it's a chance to be at the heart of operations, driving performance, stability, and continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment.

About the role:

You will be responsible for key process and performance measures of the production area. You will collaborate with the production workforce, management, and maintenance team to meet the area objective and to facilitate continuous process improvements.

More specifically, you will:

• Investigate, diagnose, and correct sick pots (hot, cold, noisy, high anode effect pots, high iron pots, and others).

• Improve stability and help the hourly workforce to troubleshoot and tackle technical issues accurately.

• Measuring and metering new posts and ensuring all measurements are accurately conducted to guarantee a safe and accurate start/restart.

• Enter events and report issues with the QLC mobile and APG.

• Verify that bath and metal corrections are done every shift, which will guarantee accurate liquid level control.

• Assist supervisors with shift planning and work schedule.

• Investigate all pots from the lists and take corrective action when needed.

• Enter information from diagnostic and corrections in QLC or additional systems.

• Follow schedule and make the vital checks on new pots.

• Ensure that all shifts complete all measurement and sampling.

• Increase compliance of process control for new/restart pots.

What you can bring to the role:

To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Good digital literacy including use of Microsoft office

• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Effective interpersonal skills and attention to details

• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift

It would be beneficial if you also had one or more of the following:

• Associate's degree and/or Technical Trade/Certification such as mechanics, electricity, engineering tech, maintenance, production, HVAC, etc.

• Use and knowledge of QLC mobile and APG

• Smelting process knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles preferred

We welcome candidates with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds and are open to different combinations of experience and training that align with the role.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.

• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)

• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance

• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working

• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 10 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

*This benefit information applies to US based applicants only. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

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About the Location

Our Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. Massena's caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with four public and private universities nearby, make Massena a great place to call home. And within a two hour drive (or less) are cosmopolitan and historic Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and to the south are the tall, beautiful views of Adirondacks and within it is Lake Placid The Olympic Village.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person's gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.