Operations 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. 

$1000 Sign-On Bonus Available* 

* Applicant must start on or before Monday June 29th, 2026, to be eligible for this bonus. The employer has the right to change or modify these terms at their discretion. 

Come join the ATC team and play a key role in shaping the future of the aluminum industry by contributing directly to the ELYSIS project. The ELYSIS process eliminates the use of carbon anodes, replacing those with proprietary materials. It is the first industrial process that emits oxygen as its by-product and has the potential to transform an entire industry. 

 About the Role:  

As the Operations Technician at Alcoa Technical Center (ATC), you will be responsible for manufacturing special components, while keeping safety, quality, and productivity standards. 

Your diverse set of skills, including strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work collaboratively with a team, will be essential as you: 

• Perform operational tasks to meet project requirements, including forming, furnace and kiln loading/unloading, and maintain process equipment. 

• Inspect production parts for quality, including density and dimensional measurements, and other checks. 

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

• Disassemble, repair, and troubleshoot equipment. 

• Follow safety protocols and support Alcoa’s EHS standards, tools, and procedures with a strong safety mindset. 

What You Can Bring to the Role: 

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school— preferably in mechanical or electrical trades, but other fields are welcome(such as vehicle repair, HVAC, carpentry, metal work, millwork etc.) 

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred. 

• Able to handle materials, weigh items, follow process steps in order, and record process data. 

• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. 

• Able to lift up to 65 lbs. from waist level when needed. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

We welcome candidates with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds and are open to different combinations of experience and training that align with the role. 

Work Environment & Additional Requirements: 

• Must wear task-specific personal protective equipment (PPE). 

• Comfortable working in a relatively noisy industrial environment. 

• Flexible and adaptable to schedule changes, including shift adjustments. 

What we offer: