Machinist

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

As a member of Novelis Kingston Roll Grinding Shop, Roll Grinders are responsible for supporting the manufacturing process to achieve our Vision 3x30 goals. The Roll Grinder supports our Vision 3x30 goals by:

• Loading rolls or other parts into the grinder and making routine adjustments until specified contour and finish is obtained.
• Performing instrument check of surface roughness. Checking diameter with micrometer, skating work roll with pro-mic and logging roll data in shop computer.
• Cleaning, oiling, paper-wrapping and identifying finished rolls.
• Slinging loading and operating pendant-controlled crane to move rolls and equipment from one location to another within the shop.
• Selecting, mounting, and dressing grinding wheels.
• Performing daily checklists including but not limited to sump additive concentration and making adjustment as the need arises.
• Keeping work area clean and tidy.
• Participating in continuous improvement events.

The successful team member in this role will have:

• A safety-first mindset that will contribute to a safe working environment and comply with all health and safety, environmental regulations, standards, and practices.
• A minimum of 3 yrs. experience as a licensed machinist or completion of equivalent trade program and related experience will also be considered.
• A drive to complete work to the best of abilities to deliver a high-quality product to the next user in the process.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products (including Excel) and willingness to learn custom programmed software.
• Eagerness to learn, keeping training records up to date and current.
• Great interpersonal skills to problem solve and support the team.
• Ability to work independently as the business need arises.
• Experience using email to communicate and a willingness to learn and apply SAP, Lotus Notes or other virtual databases.
• An innovative mindset continually developing and improving best practices.
• A desire to operate in a fast-paced environment, with ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Ability to work day and night shifts on a continental rotation (14 shifts, rotating every 28 days).

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 citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and record of offences.