Mechanic Utilities

Novelis•Bay Minette, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is seeking a Mechanic for its Bay Minette, Alabama facility. Reporting to the Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability & Automation (EMRA) Leader of the hiring Manufacturing Unit, the Mechanic’s primary focus is the maintenance, service, and repair of facilities and equipment. Successful candidates are fast learners and self-motivated, independent workers who can work under pressure and in varying conditions. Mechanical Technicians receive training in troubleshooting, technical procedures, and safety. The role involves installing and maintaining machines and plant equipment, diagnosing issues, repairing or replacing parts, testing and adjusting equipment, and performing preventive maintenance. Mechanics are expected to follow safety requirements, maintain orderly work areas, and support continuous facility operations, including by working rotating or off-shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The Bay Minette facility is a newly announced advanced aluminum rolling and recycling facility, located 35 miles northeast of Mobile, Alabama, and 45 miles west of Pensacola, Florida. It is expected to create approximately 1,000 advanced manufacturing careers and will primarily serve beverage can and automotive customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or five years of industrial experience.
Five years of experience in an industrial environment and/or a two-year degree or certification is listed as preferred.
Experience with lockout/tagout (LOTO) of mechanical systems, including eliminating stored energy from gravity and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
Written and oral communication skills, computer skills, and familiarity with computer maintenance management systems.
Familiarity with safety practices for cranes, mobile equipment, working at heights, confined spaces, and hot work such as welding.
Rigging experience to replace components.
Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance best practices and procedures.
Ability to align motors and gearboxes using gauges or laser-based systems.
Experience replacing bearings, couplings, or related parts using inductive heating or bearing pullers/hydraulic presses.
Ability to read digital and analog gauges and compare readings with print values to identify fluid-system issues, and perform basic troubleshooting of minor issues.
Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing rotating equipment, lubrication systems, and cooling systems.
Willingness to work rotating shifts, off-shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Experience using hand and power tools safely.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, and willingness to work at heights.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience with carbon and stainless steels.
Familiarity with conveyor systems, mechanical belt splicing, and related training.
Familiarity with the SAP work order system.
Experience with pneumatic transport equipment for materials.
Predictive maintenance certifications in thermography, vibration, or ultrasonic methods.
AWS CWI qualification.
Experience with pollution control equipment such as baghouses, precipitators, or scrubbers.
Basic fabrication skills for weldments and proficiency with maintenance equipment and tools, including metalworking equipment, drill presses, saws, and grinders.
Experience with servo valves.
Ability to align motors and gearboxes using dial indicators and feeler gauges.
Ability to vulcanize rubber conveyor belts and change metallic mesh belts.
Knowledge of combustion systems.
Experience working with TPM/WCM or continuous improvement.
Ability to troubleshoot and tune complex fluid-system issues.
Current NCCCO service truck crane operator certification, or ability to become certified within six months of starting.
Experience driving mobile equipment such as small cranes, lifts, and forklifts.
Experience in the aluminum industry; heavy industry experience is also preferred.
Experience with large baghouse systems with fire detection and suppression equipment, especially FIKE and GRECON.

Responsibilities

Embrace Novelis Safety Absolutes and cultural beliefs to support a zero-injury culture.
Install and maintain machines and plant facility equipment.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and make adjustments.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repair histories, and equipment performance metrics.
Support continuous operations by working rotating shifts, off-shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility treatment
Childcare discount
Nursing Mom Support
Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 resources for mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
Wellness programs and incentives, including a wellness spending account, healthy-habit programs, virtual physical therapy, and health management programs
Pet insurance
Identity theft protection
PerkSpot Discount Program
Tuition assistance
Career development programs