Entry Level Production

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

Are you ready to shape your career in the dynamic mining sector? Join our team as a Production Operator. Most of new production operators kick-start their journey in the Smelter "Potroom", although we may have other production positions available.  

What You'll Do:

While the exact duties may vary based on the area hired into, you may be expected to:

• Utilize heavy equipment for manufacturing and shipping our products.
• Handle heavy machinery, including forklifts and cranes, ensuring precision and safety in all operations.
• Execute specialized tasks with a keen eye for quality and strict adherence to safety guidelines.

What Qualifies You:

• High School diploma or GED is required.  AN UPDATED RESUME AND  HIGH SCHOOL/GED DIPLOMA MUST BE UPLOADED TO THIS APPLICATION. If you have had a gap in employment, please note this on your resume. 
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work activities under high temperature conditions. 
• Candidates must successfully pass a skills aptitude, physical, drug test and background check. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Additional Information on Work Hours and Environment:

• You must be willing and able to work rotating shifts and continuous schedules.  Mandatory overtime may also be required.
• Typical work environment involves primarily indoor work with exposure to hot and cold weather and extreme non-weather-related heat is frequent.  
• This application is for the employment pool.  Those accepted to the pool will be kept on file for 12 months.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Are you ready to #ShapeYourCareer and the future of aluminum?

Apply now and become an integral part of our dynamic team!

Standard rate: $26.87 USD per hour

You may be eligible for variable performance pay, overtime, premium pay, and additional payments per the collective bargaining agreement provisions.

About the Location

Our Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. Massena’s caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with four public and private universities nearby, make Massena a great place to call home. And within a two hour drive (or less) are cosmopolitan and historic Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and to the south are the tall, beautiful views of Adirondacks and within it is Lake Placid The Olympic Village.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.  

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at [email protected].  

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.