Electrical Process Technician – Carbon-Free Aluminum Tech

Alcoa Australia; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa is seeking an Electrical Process Technician for the ELYSIS program at the New Kensington, PA site. You will join a development team working on production, processing, testing, and scale-up of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques.

The role involves equipment operation, process development, and R&D experiments, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration in a 12-hour rotating shift environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of work experience in an industrial environment with emphasis on material handling.
• Strong teamwork and ability to learn in a collaborative setting.
• Strong safety focus according to Alcoa EHS standards and procedures.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project; JMP or Access.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform tasks such as material batching, material handling, and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Prepare and test samples for chemical composition and physical properties using laboratory equipment.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Work a 12‑hour rotating day/evening shift schedule; initial schedule Monday‑Friday daylight shifts.
• Coordinate project activities ensuring documentation, schedule, and metrics are met.
• Execute designed experiments and record/analyze data; communicate results to the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

JMP

MS Access

Job description

Alcoa is seeking an Electrical Process Technician for the ELYSIS program at the New Kensington, PA site. You will join a development team working on production, processing, testing, and scale-up of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques.

The role involves equipment operation, process development, and R&D experiments, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration in a 12-hour rotating shift environment.