Smelter Process Control Operator

About the locationAlcoas U.S.

portfolio includes Alcoa’s corporate headquarters (ACC), Alcoa’s Technology Center (ATC), four smelters, hydroelectric power and a calcined coke plant.

Alcoa Warrick based in Newburgh, Indiana just outside of Evansville, IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years.

Weve grown and weve matured together.

Now we are looking for our next generation of leaders to guide us into the future.You can be one of them Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunitiesAbout the jobJob DescriptionJob Description 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.

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