Lab Technician

Novelis • Bay Minette, AL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions to various markets including aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging, and specialty sectors. With its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis operates 32 facilities across 4 continents and employs approximately 13,000 people. The Novelis Bay Minette team is looking for a Laboratory Technician to ensure wastewater quality meets established process limits through rigorous testing. This role will also support qualification trials and customer claims activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years in manufacturing industry
• Basic computer and math skills are required.
• Ability to work as scheduled (including overtime, weekends and holidays) to support our 24/7 operations
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in STEM /technology / laboratory science
• 3 to 5 years of chemical, lab, or quality control experience in manufacturing industry
• Basic knowledge of data analysis software (example. Minitab)
• ICP, Spectrophotometer, TOC analyzer and Oil & Grease Test (Method 1664) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal safety and physical and mental well-being, as well as that of colleagues and visitors in their area of expertise; use mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and guide others in its use.
• Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives such as Gemba walks and chemical inventory audits.
• Preserve the environment and align with legal environmental requirements established in ISO and other specific standards.
• Collaborate with the Water Treatment Lead, Operators and other rigors to prioritize daily activities to meet wastewater standards.
• Perform mechanical and chemical analysis tests on influent, effluent, and in-process liquid.
• Provide finished product certifications.
• Analyze in-process wastewater and communicate test result to process areas.
• Support cross-training initiatives
• Assist with maintenance of lab instruments by working alongside with lab technologist.
• Provide testing support on materials from customer claims for root cause investigation purpose and trials, qualifications, process and product developmental projects.
• 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
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7
• Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources

What This Job Offers

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