General Mechanic

About the role

At Alcoa Massena Operations, general mechanics install, repair, weld, prepare and layout work from blueprints, fabricate, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery and equipment including, piping systems, pumps, conveyor type systems, and work on various types of production equipment including aluminum reduction cells, cranes and furnaces.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School degree or GED
• Valid NYS Journeyperson mechanical license or similar mechanic certification
• Ability to read layout drawings and blueprints
• Proven mechanical ability involving welding, fabricating, machinery installation, alignment, rigging, machining and the ability to work with precision to within a thousandth of an inch
• Good observational skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair machine problems are important
• Work from shop orders, blueprints, sketches and/or verbal information to layout, setup and operate metal working equipment such as shears, brake, rolls, drill press, power saws, welding machines, spot welders, etc. and use a regular range of hand tools to fabricate, repair and build iron work products
• Perform complicated mechanical repair or rebuild tasks on equipment
• Work with and provide assistance to other trades in performing repair operations
• Possess an excellent work history, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Willing to work any shift, including rotating shifts and weekends
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Be willing to take a proficiency exam

Benefits

In addition to medical benefits, employee resource group opportunities, and 401K options, Alcoa provides:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HAS. 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan
• Paid holidays

About the Location

The 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.

Alcoa Commitments

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.