Electrical Process Technician - R&D & Ops

Alcoa; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa's ELYSIS US R&D facility in New Kensington, PA, invites a skilled technician to join a development team advancing advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. You will operate equipment, support process development, and run experiments in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and hands-on problem solving, with long-term opportunities to grow technical expertise in a groundbreaking carbon-free aluminum project.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• 2+ years work experience in an industrial environment with emphasis on material handling.
• Ability to work in a team oriented and learning environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Develop, recommend, and implement innovative procedures to solve problems.
• Demonstrate strong safety focus according to Alcoa EHS standards, protocols and tools.
• Ability to train and work with resources within and outside the program team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, JMP, MS Access or other database.
• Strong documentation, organization and analytical skills for data management, analysis, and results presentation

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute tasks including, but not limited to material batching, material handling (e.g., equipment loading and unloading), and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Prepare and test samples for chemical composition and physical properties as required for material development using laboratory analytical equipment.
• Work independently and lead teams for equipment disassembly, repair and troubleshooting.
• Develops and maintains safe work instructions and works in compliance with all Alcoa EHS best practices
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Must be able to eventually work a 12-hour rotating day and evening shift schedule. Schedule at first will be Monday - Friday daylight shifts.
• Independently outlines and performs required tasks to achieve objectives requested with infrequent review of progress and results.
• Coordinates activities related to projects, ensuring documentation, schedule, and metrics are met.
• Coordinates the execution of designed experiments. Record and analyze data. Interpret and communicate results and observations to other team members.

Skills

Skilled trade aptitude

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Communication skills

Data analysis

MS Office proficient

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

JMP

MS Access

Job description

Alcoa's ELYSIS US R&D facility in New Kensington, PA, invites a skilled technician to join a development team advancing advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. You will operate equipment, support process development, and run experiments in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and hands-on problem solving, with long-term opportunities to grow technical expertise in a groundbreaking carbon-free aluminum project.