Materials Production Technician II

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:

Independently owning or leading workstreams, tests, or critical equipment as part of a pilot-scale production team focusing on manufacturing and testing advanced proprietary materials for the development of innovative technology.

- The technician will be responsible for leading and executing 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 loading/unloading and quality control while maintaining process equipment.

- Technician needs to have a diverse set of skills including strong mechanical aptitude to work independently as well as leading a team for equipment operation, repair and trouble shooting.

- The technician will be responsible for leading and executing 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.

- Technician will be required to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment

- Creating work instructions and testing procedures that meet objectives of experiment and comply with all Alcoa safety requirements.

- Independent operation and troubleshooting of workstreams, tests, or critical equipment

- Coaching and developing others in both execution of the shop floor tasks and workstreams, tests, or critical equipment

- Summarizing results into test reports, presenting to managers, scientists, and engineers on team.

- Must be able to lead a crew delegating shift responsibilities and provide detailed instruction for operational upsets.

What you can bring to this role:

- Proficient computer skills: MS Outlook (email), MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, JMP (data entry), MS Access or other database (data entry).

- Hand tool usage (drills, saws, etc.)

- Experience with data monitoring software (OSISoft PI, etc.)

- Experience with Oracle or similar software preferred or encouraged

- Strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work in a team oriented and learning environment.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Demonstrate strong safety focus according to Alcoa EHS standards, protocols and tools to

- Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating day and evening shift schedule.

- Some products and technical information are subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants for this position will be required to submit information regarding work authorization status to enable ATC to comply with those laws.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience demonstrating strong proficiency as a Tech I and 2-3 years of relevant work experience OR 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing/process environment in lieu of experience as a Tech I at Alcoa

- Experience with spray drying preferred.

- Bachelor’s degree in science or an Engineering related discipline preferred

- Vocational training (Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Welding, Auto-mechanics) preferred

What we offer:

- Shift differentials, overtime & holiday pay

- 120 hours of paid vacation per year (pro-rated based on hire date your first year).

- Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA

- 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a non-qualified deferred compensation plan

- 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.

- 56 hours of sick/safe leave

- 4 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours

- Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek

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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 of Pittsburgh. We develop new technologies with our Breakthrough Technologies team that has the potential to impact the life of millions of people and foster the sustainable footprint from Alcoa to the world. It was here where we developed the technology recently announced in partnership with Rio Tinto, called ELYSIS™, where we will produce aluminum with ZERO emission of greenhouse gases. In fact, we will actually be generating oxygen to our atmosphere during the aluminum production process– a revolution to the aluminum industry!

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.