Potroom Operator: Aluminum Smelting Tech (12h Shifts)

Alcoa of Australia Ltd; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa of Australia Ltd in Newburgh, Indiana, is seeking a Potroom Operator (PCO) responsible for monitoring and maintaining electrolytic pots in aluminum smelting. Key duties include changing anodes, tapping pots, and operating cranes in a physically demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills. Experience in aluminum smelting and heavy equipment operation is preferred. This position follows a rotating DuPont schedule with a commitment to safety in all operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in a relevant field.
• Basic computer literacy for process monitoring.
• Experience in aluminum smelting or similar heavy industrial operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pot operations using visual inspections and process control systems.
• Adjust pot voltage and current distribution for performance.
• Operate overhead cranes and heavy equipment safely.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Process control systems

Millivolt meters

Heavy equipment

Overhead cranes

Job description

Alcoa of Australia Ltd in Newburgh, Indiana, is seeking a Potroom Operator (PCO) responsible for monitoring and maintaining electrolytic pots in aluminum smelting. Key duties include changing anodes, tapping pots, and operating cranes in a physically demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills. Experience in aluminum smelting and heavy equipment operation is preferred. This position follows a rotating DuPont schedule with a commitment to safety in all operations.