Process Technician

Do you want to shape our story with your personality, expertise, and ambitions? At Hydro we are a global family of 35 000 people that extract, produce, shape, and reuse the world’s most flexible and sustainable metal into infinite innovations and applications.

Hydro’s aluminum remelting facility in Henderson, KY produces over 90,000 metric tons of metal annually. We are looking to expand our team by adding a qualified Process Technician to our highly engaged workforce.

Position: Process Technician (Rotating Shift)

Job Location: Henderson, KY

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Summary:

The Process Technician performs the daily operations in their assigned area, delivering a high-quality product in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and promote a safe work environment and safe work practices by observing applicable EHS rules, including the 5S standard.
• Maintain an absolute commitment to an incident-free, safe working environment.
• Assist team in obtaining production targets and eliminating bottlenecks by serving in the following processes: charting, melting, casting, homogenizing, sawing, packing, and loading.
• Rotate periodically through all team roles.
• Perform routine minor maintenance of equipment as required.
• Assist maintenance technicians and others in heavier maintenance, if needed.
• Actively participate in process improvement activities.
• Improve quality and customer satisfaction by complying with all quality requirements and performing quality checks as required.
• Adhere to SOPs in accordance with production best practices; assist in updating and improving SOPs.  

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/ GED is required.
• Knowledge of the casting process and molten metal background is desirable.
• A minimum of two years stable work experience in an industrial environment is required.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work on a diverse, cooperative team.
• Willingness to work a rapid rotation swing shift on an EOWEO (every other weekend off) schedule.
• Excellent attendance record in previous positions.

Physical and Work Environment Demands:

• Work is performed on the plant floor, where individual will have exposure to substantial heat and loud noises. May occasionally be exposed to fumes and airborne particles.
• Frequently requires physical effort including, but not limited to, lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing equipment and stairs, and using various hand tools.

Hydro Aluminum Metals USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individuals as related to the work requirements of the position.  This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Hydro Aluminum Metals USA, LLC is a drug-free workplace.