Lab Technician

Novelis Bay Minette Manufacturing Facility • Bay Minette, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions for aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging, and specialty markets. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis operates 32 facilities across 4 continents and employs approximately 13,000 people. The Novelis Bay Minette, AL team is seeking Quality/Process/Lab Technicians for their Cast House operations. This role is crucial for maintaining quality and supporting process improvements within the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Basic statistical training
• Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in STEM, technology, or laboratory science
• Experience in heavy industry, preferably aluminum manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Adopt the Novelis Safety Absolutes to build a zero-injury culture and the Novelis cultural beliefs of Be Authentic, Say Anything, Be Open and Built Trust.
• Communicate regularly with Operations regarding quality and process concerns/complaints.
• Solely operate one of three in-house labs.
• Collect, store and organize samples.
• Use, check, calibrate, maintained and troubleshoot milling machines, quantometer (OES) machines, molten metal quality analyzing machines, scales, ovens, and sieve machine.
• Implement simple preventive maintenance on the machines.
• Input data results into different systems, analyze data, develop reports.
• Support the disposition process, following provided criteria and reactions. This will include reviewing process data, and operator notes, consult with Operations/Process team as necessary.
• Monitor critical metrics.
• Train operations on quality, lab and process related subjects.
• Work on various improvement projects and assist in documenting any downtime.
• Advise on Quality Alerts for sustained quality issues on the manufacturing lines.
• Assist with Customer complaint issues and the development of corrective actions plans.
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement savings plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

What This Job Offers

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