Remelt Operator

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Position Overview 

The Novelis Greensboro team is seeking a Remelt Operator. This position supports safe, environmentally sound and efficient Hot Metal and Remelt operations by operating equipment, managing molten metal movement, supporting alloying and quality requirements, and maintaining production flow. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based manufacturing environment. 

Responsibilities 

• Transfer molten metal to holders in accordance with production targets and operating requirements. 

• Manage weighbelt speeds to optimize throughput and support consistent production flow. 

• Perform required sampling, alloying, skimming and process checks to support product quality and specifications. 

• Manage dross handling activities to reduce waste and meet applicable shipping and documentation requirements. 

• Operate qualified mobile equipment, including forklifts and skid steers, and perform equipment inspections before use. 

• Perform routine trough and impeller maintenance within assigned scope and qualification. 

• Identify and communicate equipment, material, quality or operating irregularities through the appropriate channels. 

• Maintain clean, orderly and PSEA-ready work areas while complying with Novelis safety, environmental and operating requirements. 

• Troubleshoot problems using lean systems, including A3 thinking, continuous improvement and root cause analysis. 

• Complete computer-based production records accurately, legibly and on time. 

• Coordinate daily activities with team members and leaders to support EHSQ, production and reliability objectives. 

• Perform other operational duties as assigned to support team and plant needs. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED. 

• Ability to perform basic math calculations and accurately complete required records. 

• Forklift experience. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

• Ability to work in manufacturing conditions that may range from below 50°F in winter to above 100°F in summer. 

• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, weekends, overtime and holidays as scheduled or required. 

• Strong commitment to safe work practices, environmental compliance, housekeeping and operational discipline. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to use or learn computer applications, including Microsoft Office and SAP. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior manufacturing, Hot Metal, Remelt, molten metal, aluminum or industrial experience. 

• Experience with mobile equipment, quality sampling, dross management, equipment inspections or production throughput. 

• Additional coursework or training in manufacturing operations, mobile equipment, logistics, quality or a related field. 

Work Schedule and Conditions 

• 12.5-hour rotating shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule, averaging between 37.5 and 50 scheduled hours every other week. 

• Planned rotation between days and nights approximately every two months. 

• Regular exposure to industrial equipment, molten metal, heat, noise and other manufacturing hazards. Required personal protective equipment and all site safety rules must be followed. 

Location Profile

Novelis’ Greensboro facility is located in Greensboro Georgia. With 140 employees it is the first stand-alone used beverage can recycling facility in the company now responsible for pioneering a majority of Novelis’ recycling technologies. Residents enjoy nearby Lake Oconee which includes several golf communities. In addition Athens Georgia – home to the University of Georgia and hundreds of cultural and sporting events each year – is a short drive away. Novelis Greensboro actively promotes safety recycling and STEM education through several local community organizations and in 2018 the Boys and Girls Club named Novelis its Business Partner of the Year.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

Disclaimer

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