Production Technician

Production Technician (4 -10's Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs)

We are a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum, enhanced by a portfolio of value-added cast products and select energy assets. With over 135 years of experience, we’ve built a legacy of breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to improvements in 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 insurance), as well as a path to personal growth and advancement.

This is your opportunity to shape your career through the skills and experience you bring to the role now and by training for future opportunities. Our success depends on great teams, where you can thrive and do your best work in a supportive environment.

You will be an integral member of our Breakthrough Technology Team, advancing the development of the ELYSIS project. As a Production Technician based at our Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, you will be responsible for manufacturing specialized components while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

In this role, you will directly contribute to a new era for the aluminum industry by working primarily on the ELYSIS project.

• Support operational tasks to meet project requirements including forming, furnace and kiln loading/unloading, while maintaining process equipment.

• Perform quality control of production parts, including density measurements, dimensional inspections, and other metrics.

• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment as needed.

• Apply a strong mechanical aptitude to assist with equipment disassembly, repairs, and troubleshooting.

• Follow established EHS standards, protocols, and tools to ensure full compliance with safety requirements.

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

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Ability to perform material handling, weigh materials, follow process steps in sequence, and document data.

• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs. from waist level as needed.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Wear task-specific PPE.

• Must be comfortable working in a relatively noisy environment.

• Flexibility with schedule changes is required.

• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends and holidays.