Finishing Operator
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
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
Novelis – Guthrie, KY we are seeking an Operations Technician with a desire to combine their skills with our capabilities to contribute to our continued success!
Normal Work Schedule
While shift schedules may vary, Operations Technicians on-shift will work rotating 12-hour shifts that alternate between days/nights throughout the month. Our current shift model is a 2,2,3 rotation that allows for every other weekend off as well as time off throughout the week to allow for a better work/life balance. Paid overtime can be on a volunteer basis or scheduled depending on business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Complete work in a safe, timely and professional manner.
- Recognize and mitigate safety risk in all aspects of job and communicate effectively to others about risk and exposures.
- Monitor instrumentation and control devices.
- Make product and process decisions based on graphical and statistical analysis.
- Practice good housekeeping.
- Work on assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
- Find opportunities for continuous improvement and suggest new ideas.
- Learn and grow in a team environment.
- Mentor other Operators.
- Use email to communicate effectively across departments and locations.
- Give and receive feedback openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Qualifications:
- Completed High School or have a GED. Associates Degree in a technical field preferred.
- Have a proven foundation and value for safety. Our priority is ensuring all our employees get home safe every day.
- Have a minimum four years of work history/experience.
- Have the ability and desire to work in and participate in a team environment.
- Can demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Have working knowledge of software applications, email, etc.
Functional Capacity Requirements:
- Working in heat >80° and cold < 60°
- Lifting to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Climbing stairs and ladders.
- Bending, twisting, kneeling, sometimes in close quarters.
- Flexibility to work 12-hours shifts in a 24/7 environment.
- Must meet minimum requirements for overhead crane/mobile equipment operation including annual physical and vision exams
What We Offer:
Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
- Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Retirement savings plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange
- Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
- Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
Novelis recognizes its dedicated 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,…
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