Machinist Technician

Alcoa; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machinist Technician, where you will play a vital role in revolutionizing the aluminum industry. This position focuses on the innovative ELYSIS project, which aims to eliminate carbon emissions in aluminum production. You'll be responsible for operating CNC machines, ensuring quality and safety standards, and contributing to groundbreaking advancements in technology. With competitive pay and excellent benefits, this role offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and advancement in a supportive environment. Embrace the challenge and shape your career in a place that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

401K matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Generous employer contribution to HSA

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid annual volunteer hours

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Proficiency in operation and setup of CNC machines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Fadal CNCs while ensuring safety and quality.
• Document actions by entering measured data into a database.

Skills

CNC machine operation

G-code programming

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science/engineering related field

High school diploma or GED

Trade school degree in mechanical/electrical trades

Tools

Fadal CNCs

Job description

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:

As the Machinist Technician at Alcoa Technical Center (ATC) in New Kensington, PA, you will be directly contributing to a new era for the Aluminum Industry by working primarily on 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. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for machining components, while keeping safety, quality, and productivity standards. Below are additional key responsibilities:

• Responsible for set-up and operation of Fadal CNCs.
• Essential knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensions and tolerances).
• Essential knowledge of G-code and M-code to set-up Fadal CNC.
• Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting fixtures, three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Set up and loads parts into proper position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting operations, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, adjusting and reprogramming controls, sharpening and replacing worn tools.
• Upholds safe operations by adhering to safe work practices.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Document actions by entering measured data into a database for each part processed.
• Support other operational tasks to meet project requirements including, forming, kiln loading/unloading, and QC while maintaining process equipment (if needed).
• Gain knowledge of Alcoa’s EHS standards, protocols, and tools to ensure that safety protocols are being followed accordingly.

What you can bring to this role:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science/ engineering related field preferred but not required.
• High school diploma, GED, or trade school degree in mechanical/electrical trades.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in operation and setup of CNC machines programmed by G-code.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform material handling, weighing, completing process steps in sequence, and documenting process data.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. from waist level as needed.
• Skilled in identifying problems during standard operations on equipment and processes.
• Ability to complete required tasks to achieve weekly objectives with periodic review of progress and results.
• Previous experience with training and checking work of other technicians.

Special Instructions:

• Wear task specific PPE.
• Comfortable working in a relatively noisy environment.
• Flexible with schedule changes.
• The ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends & holidays (if needed).

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 nonqualified 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.

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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.