General Mechanic

Alcoa • Massena, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Alcoa Massena Operations, general mechanics install, repair, weld, prepare and layout work from blueprints, fabricate, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery and equipment including, piping systems, pumps, conveyor type systems, and work on various types of production equipment including aluminum reduction cells, cranes and furnaces.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED
• Valid NYS Journeyperson mechanical license or similar mechanic certification
• Ability to read layout drawings and blueprints
• Proven mechanical ability involving welding, fabricating, machinery installation, alignment, rigging, machining and the ability to work with precision to within a thousandth of an inch.
• Good observational skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair machine problems.
• Work history, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Willing to work any shift, including rotating shifts and weekends
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available
• Willing to take a proficiency exam

Nice To Haves

• Preferably in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, weld, prepare and layout work from blueprints.
• Fabricate, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery and equipment including, piping systems, pumps, conveyor type systems.
• Work on various types of production equipment including aluminum reduction cells, cranes and furnaces.
• Read layout drawings and blueprints.
• Perform mechanical repair or rebuild tasks on equipment.
• Work with and provide assistance to other trades in performing repair operations.
• Layout, setup and operate metal working equipment such as shears, brake, rolls, drill press, power saws, welding machines, spot welders, etc.
• Use a regular range of hand tools to fabricate, repair and build iron work products.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Employee resource group opportunities
• 401K options
• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay.
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous employer contribution to the HAS.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED