Process Control Operator at Alcoa USA Group in Newburgh, Indiana

Job Description:

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, with a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa is built on a foundation of strong values and operating excellence dating back nearly 130 years to the world-changing discovery that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life. Since inventing the aluminum industry, and throughout our history, our talented Alcoans have followed on with breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.

* Maintain proper pot operation in assigned section by checking pot errors through visual inspection, millvolt readings, or process control computer information VDT, correct problems such as maintaining proper current distribution, changing pot voltage, maintain line/amps voltage distribution, eliminate/suppress anode effects, cover anodes to avert air burns, keep records of pot operation via VDT or SPC control charts.

* Tap pots using siphon, vacuum cruce, and siphon lid.

* Jack bridges, maintain clean bus contact surfaces, and check and adjust clamp drop.

* Operate overhead crane.

* Tap and add molten bath and molten aluminum to all pots.

* Operate tap button and three-way wall switch as required.

* Distribute alumina and bath to pots using charging bucket.

* Break in crust with crust breaker, remove old anodes and replace new anodes using set gauges.

* Distribute new anode, clean bath from butts, transfer butts in potrooms, and take rods to rod rack.

* Add process materials to pots and maintain correct spread in pots.

* Maintain tools, deck plates, bridges, roller and buss guards.

* Perform limited painting.