Production Technician I

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.

Alcoa is a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum, a position enhanced by a portfolio of value-added cast products and select energy assets.

Since developing the aluminum industry more than 135 years ago, Alcoa has built a legacy of breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability, and stronger communities wherever we operate.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits (401K matching, paid holidays, paid time off, company-provided short-term and long-term disability insurances) as well as a path to personal growth & advancement!

This is your opportunity to shape your career through the skills and experience you bring to the role now and by training for the roles you may want in the future.

Our success depends on great teams, where you can thrive and do your best work in a supportive environment.

About the Role (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

The Production Technician is responsible for the fabrication of special powders and components, that weigh up to 50 pounds each while keeping: safety, quality, and productivity standards.


* Responsible for supporting operational tasks to meet project requirements including, but not limited to, material batching and mixing, powder processing (milling and spray drying), forming (die presses), furnace and kiln loading/unloading while maintaining process equipment.


* Responsible for preparing and test samples using laboratory analytical equipment consisting of LECO chemical analysis, density measurements, dimensional measurements, and others.


* Operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment as needed.


* A diverse set of skills including strong mechanical aptitude to work collaboratively with a team for equipment disassembly, repair and trouble shooting.


* Become knowledgeable about Alcoa EHS standards, protocols, and tools to ensure that safety protocols are being followed accordingly.  

What you can bring to this role (Qualifications):


* High school diploma, GED, or trade school degree in mechanical/electrical trades.


* Preference for candidates with experience in a manufacturing environment.


* Ability to perform material handling, weighing, completing process steps in sequence, and documenting process data.


* Ability to lift 50 lbs.

from waist level as needed.


* Valid Driver’s License required.

Special Instructions:


* Wear task specific PPE.


* Comfortable working in a relatively noisy environment.


* Flexible with schedule changes.


* The ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift.

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About the Location

Every day is a new and exciting challenge at the Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, just north ...