Finishing Operations Assistant

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

• Staging and removing coils at the slitters and for scrap feeding, identification and removal.
• Assisting the Finishing Operator in all duties, including slitter setups, changing heads and shafts, and associated tasks.
• Assisting in metal movement and core placement at the exit end of the coating line.
• Using overhead cranes and forklift trucks to transport metal and materials to and from the equipment as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the lines.
• Performing incidental maintenance and inspections on auxiliary support equipment as required. Service the forklift trucks with fuel and oil as required.
• Using common hand tools to assist in incidental maintenance activities and in the repair and preventive maintenance of the TLL and slitter equipment during periods of downtime or breakdowns as required.
• Performing clerical work, both paper and computer-based, to identify incoming metal quality, process quality problems, and report time and production.
• Using machines and hand tools as required, finish-pack products, attend the scrap ballers, and operate all equipment and processes to the requirements of a comprehensive quality system.
• Participating in continuous improvement teams, Behavior Based Safety Programs, audits, and other activities as required.
• Cutting test samples and conducting SPC activities as required.
• Assisting in maintaining the slitter and packing areas in a clean, orderly, safe, and environmentally sound condition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• HS diploma or equivalent is required; college or trade school is preferred.
• Positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn new things.
• Slitter experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and computer software.

Novelis’ Warren facility is located in northeast Ohio—approximately an hour drive from Cleveland and an hour and a half from Pittsburgh. The facility, built in 1965, applies coating to rolled aluminum beverage can sheet. The sheet is used to make aluminum beverage can lids for global soft drink, beer, and sparkling water brands. Warren showcases several high-end cultural venues including the Warren Community Amphitheater and Packard Music Hall.

The 75+ employee Warren team is active in the community, promoting recycling, supporting STEM education, and offering a helping hand to local community shelters. 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.