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.

This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminum, revolutionizing the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the role:

Are you seeking a role that enables you to make an impact throughout the entire production process! The Smelter Process Technician is responsible for key process and performance measures of the production area. This role will collaborate with the hourly workforce, management, production, and maintenance personnel to meet the area objectives. The technician will also work with the 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 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 on QLC mobile and APG.

• Verify that bath and metal corrections are done every shift, which will 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 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:

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

• 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 details

• 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

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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Base salary: $63,500 - $87,000 USD annually

Total rewards packages listed, including base salary and bonus eligibility, applies to US based applicants only. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on a range of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies in conjunction with multiple components of the Employee Total Rewards Package. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

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. 

Application close date is: 22 May 2025, however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.