Alcoa
Manufacturing Technician (Operations & Development)
United States, PA, New Kensington · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 187 days ago
A/B Testing
Stay score
odds of building a lasting career here
32Risky
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role60
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds40
Fits your clock70
Thin sponsorship signal and lottery-bound. A low-probability bet with your clock running. Prioritize cap-exempt roles and proven entry-level sponsors first.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →Community outcomes
No reports yet — be the first to help the next applicant.
About the role
- This role operates at the intersection of manufacturing, laboratory work, and technology development, directly supporting next‑generation aluminum processes and products.
- Unlike traditional high‑volume production roles, this position offers direct involvement in process experimentation and scale‑up, helping move innovations from trial to application.
- This technician role is ideal for people who enjoy variety, problem‑solving, and learning new equipment.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing and fabrication of ceramic powders and electrodes using mixers, presses, furnaces/kilns, mills, and related equipment (role dependent)
- Support manufacturing and operation of electrolysis cells with exposure to high-temperature and molten metal (role dependent)
- Perform inspections, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting to keep equipment running reliably
- Collaborate with Engineering and technical teams to execute trials and improve processes
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately document work
- 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.
Requirements
- Comfort working with industrial & laboratory equipment
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods
- Work safely in industrial and laboratory environments, using required PPE and following safety procedures
Nice to have
- Experience in manufacturing, production, laboratory, or testing environments
- Trade school or technical training (mechanical or electrical preferred)
- Experience with basic mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, or equipment setup/changeover
- Experience working in noisy, industrial, or high‑temperature environments
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match plus additional company contributions
- Ongoing training, cross-training, and long-term career growth opportunities (operations, quality, maintenance, and technical development paths)
- Compensation & Schedule
- Shift Differentials: 3% for evening hours (2:00pm-6:00pm)
Compensation
- $56,135 annually ($26.98/hour equivalent)
- Additional Pay: Shift differentials, overtime, and holiday pay
Benefits
- Benefits & Growth
- 120 hours of paid vacation annually (prorated from date of hire)
- 10 paid holidays plus one flexible holiday
- 56 hours of sick/safe leave
- Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
- We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.
Company info
- Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
- What We're Looking For
Equal opportunity
- 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 gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.
This listing is sourced directly from Alcoa's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.