What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician position at Alcoa and Careers?
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.
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.
$2000 Sign-On Bonus Available*
Come join the ATC team and play a key role in shaping the future of the aluminum industry by contributing directly to 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.
About the Role:
As the Production Technician at Alcoa Technical Center (ATC), you will be responsible for manufacturing special components, while keeping safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Your diverse set of skills, including strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work collaboratively with a team, will be essential as you:
What You Can Bring to the Role:
We welcome candidates with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds and are open to different combinations of experience and training that align with the role.
Work Environment & Additional Requirements:
What we offer:
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.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at [email protected].
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.
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.
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.
$2000 Sign-On Bonus Available*
- Applicant must start on or before Monday June 29th, 2026 to be eligible for this bonus. The employer has the right to change or modify these terms at their discretion.
Come join the ATC team and play a key role in shaping the future of the aluminum industry by contributing directly to 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.
About the Role:
As the Production Technician at Alcoa Technical Center (ATC), you will be responsible for manufacturing special components, while keeping safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Your diverse set of skills, including strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work collaboratively with a team, will be essential as you:
- Perform operational tasks to meet project requirements, including forming, furnace and kiln loading/unloading, and maintain process equipment.
- Inspect production parts for quality, including density and dimensional measurements, and other checks.
- Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment as needed.
- Disassemble, repair, and troubleshoot equipment.
- Follow safety protocols and support Alcoa's EHS standards, tools, and procedures with a strong safety mindset.
What You Can Bring to the Role:
- High school diploma, GED, or trade school - preferably in mechanical or electrical trades, but other fields are welcome (such as vehicle repair, HVAC, carpentry, metal work, millwork etc.)
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Able to handle materials, weigh items, follow process steps in order, and record process data.
- Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Able to lift up to 65 lbs. from waist level when needed.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
We welcome candidates with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds and are open to different combinations of experience and training that align with the role.
Work Environment & Additional Requirements:
- Must wear task-specific personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Comfortable working in a relatively noisy industrial environment.
- Flexible and adaptable to schedule changes, including shift adjustments.
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
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.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at [email protected].
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.