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Friday, April 22, 2022

Alcoa, Research & Development Technician in New Kensington

 

About the job

The role of the technician needs to have a diverse set of skills and will be part of a team that operates and maintains complex electrolytic cells to tight tolerances. In addition to working with cells, thetechnician will be responsible for recording and documenting results and observations systematically and completely in laboratory notebooks and computers. The technician will also be required to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment as needed. The technician will also operate other equipment that includes analytical equipment to verify material composition. The technician will also learn how to assist engineers and operations crews as needed.

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Minimum 1-year experience working with electrolytic cells or in an industrial R&D setting, preferred

  • Ability to work 24/7 rotating shifts as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • BA in physical sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, etc. )

  • Familiarity with construction and operation of electrolytic cells

  • Experience operating hand tools and machining equipment (band saw, EDM, drill press, etc.)

  • Ability to operate analytical equipment to monitor cell chemistry

  • Fork truck/overhead crane experience

  • Ability to communicate technical observations and results

  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to work within a diverse team environment

 

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Research & Development Technician