Alcoa
Potroom Operator (PCO)
United States, IN, Newburgh
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 170 days ago
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About the role
- The Potroom Operator (PCO) is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the routine functions of electrolytic pots in the aluminum smelting process.
- This includes changing anodes, tapping pots, moving materials, and operating overhead cranes to ensure efficient and safe operations.
- Monitor pot operations using visual inspections, millivolt readings, and process control computer systems.
Responsibilities
- Adjust pot voltage and current distribution to maintain optimal performance.
- Replace anodes, clean bath from butts, and manage anode distribution.
- Maintain and repair Potroom components including bridges, bus contacts, and deck plates.
- Maintain accurate records using VDT or SPC control charts.
- Perform limited painting and general housekeeping duties.
Requirements
- 1 year of work experience
- Our success depends on great teams, where you can thrive and do your best work in a supportive environment.
Nice to have
- Experience in aluminum smelting or similar heavy industrial operations.
- Familiarity with process control systems and millivolt meters.
- Previous experience with anode changes and Potroom operations.
- Experience operating heavy equipment and overhead cranes.
- Skills and Competencies
Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
- Ability to interpret technical data and make real-time adjustments.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Physical stamina and resilience in demanding environments.
Company info
- Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
- Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future.
- We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.
- Our values - act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage - are at the foundation of everything we do.
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