Smelter Process Technician

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About the role

The Smelter Process Technician is responsible for key process and performance measures of the production area. This role collaborates with the hourly workforce, management, production, and maintenance personnel to meet area objectives. The technician works with various support organizations to facilitate continuous process improvements.

• 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 troubleshoot and tackle technical issues accurately.
• Measure and meter new posts, ensuring all measurements are accurately conducted to guarantee a safe and accurate start/restart.
• Enter events on QLC mobile and APG.
• Verify that bath and metal corrections are done every shift to guarantee accurate liquid level control.
• Report issues with the QLC box/electronics.
• 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.
• Use QLC mobile and additional tools to look at pots when new issues arise.
• Follow schedule and make vital checks on new pots.
• Ensure all shifts complete all measurement and sampling.
• Increase compliance of process control for new/restart pots.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and/or Technical Trade/Certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Smelting process knowledge and experience highly preferred but not required.
• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shift.
• Knowledge of ABS or Lean manufacturing principles preferred.
• Good digital literacy including use of Microsoft Office.
• Use and knowledge of QLC mobile and APG is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition, and rewards programs.
• 401(k) with employer match up to 6%, plus 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.
• 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.

Pay

Base Salary: 60,800 - 91,200 USD annually.

Total rewards packages listed, including base salary and bonus eligibility, apply to US-based applicants only. Actual salaries will vary based on qualifications, skills, and competencies.

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 is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. It offers a caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy. Nearby are four public and private universities. Within a two-hour drive are Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and the Adirondacks with Lake Placid to the south.