Smelter Electrician

Alcoa; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa is seeking a skilled electrician to maintain heavy industrial machinery at our Warrick, Newburgh, Indiana facility. The role requires hands-on expertise with AC/DC motors and controls, combustion, metering, and power distribution to keep smelting operations running smoothly.

You will read schematics and diagrams, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to complete projects safely and efficiently in a high-temperature environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years journey-level experience as an electrician maintaining heavy industrial machinery.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors and controls, combustion, metering and power distribution.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Experience with electronics process control computers, welding, conduit and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical components of smelting machinery.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in high-temperature environments.
• Read and interpret diagrams and blueprints to ensure correct installations.
• Collaborate with team to complete projects efficiently.

Skills

AC/DC motors & controls

Combustion

Metering

Air conditioning

Power distribution

Electronics process control computers

Welding

Conduit & schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprentice program graduate or technical training

Job description

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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.

About this Role

We are seeking a skilled electrician to maintain heavy industrial machinery. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AC‑DC motors and controls, combustion, metering, air conditioning, power distribution, electronics process control computers, welding, conduit, and schematics.

Key Duties/Challenges

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical components of smelting equipment and machinery.


• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues in high‑temperature environments.


• Read and interpret technical diagrams and blueprints to ensure accurate installation and maintenance.


• Perform general electrical maintenance and inspections on transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.


• Collaborate with other team members to complete projects efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.


• 3 years journey‑level experience as an electrician maintaining heavy industrial machinery with a working knowledge of AC‑DC motors and controls, combustion, metering, air conditioning, power distribution, electronics process control computers, welding, conduit and schematics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved apprentice program or technical training beyond high school.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay‑for‑performance variable pay as well as recognition and rewards programs.


• 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.


• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek.

About the Location

Alcoa “Warrick” based in Newburgh, Indiana just outside of Evansville, IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. We’ve grown and we’ve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities! 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities or other needs. If you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting for assistance.

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