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.

The Novelis team has an exciting opportunity for a Grinder Operator in the Roll Shop of the Bay Minette facility in Alabama. This role will report to the Operations Leader Roll Shop of the Cold Mill Manufacturing Unit. The primary focus of this position is to operate any of the three roll grinding machines and produce high quality ground rolls in strict compliance with our quality standards. In addition, the Grinder Operator takes part in adapting, developing and adjusting the roll grinding and inspection procedures, working closely with the Operations Leader and Process Engineering. Furthermore, the Grinder Operators will be introduced to all other functions and operations in the Roll Shop, and be the mentors for training new members of our growing team. Successful candidates are fast learners and self-motivated, independent workers. They will have the ability to work under pressure and the willingness to work in varying conditions. Grinder Operators will receive specialized training on all aspects of the grinding process and surrounding Roll Shop operations. 

Responsibilities 

• Embrace the Novelis Safety Absolutes to build a zero-injury culture and the Novelis cultural beliefs to Be Authentic, Say Anything, Be Open and Built Trust 

• Embrace a safe work ethic, comply with all safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.  

• Be a safety awareness champion and take the initiative to resolve safety non-conformances and execute improvements to safety procedures 

• Perform highly diversified duties to operate the roll grinding machines and produce high quality ground rolls in strict compliance with our quality standards  

• Read and interpret Procedures, Work Instructions, Equipment Manuals and Product Specifications to perform required tasks 

• With a high degree of ownership, identify problems, make adjustments and coordinate developing solutions with the roll shop operations, process and maintenance team 

• Have the ability to maintain and or report inventory for all production, equipment, and safety purposes 

• Share information and knowledge within the roll shop team and facilitate knowledge sharing and learning across the shifts and with dayshift support team 

• Train and mentor new team members and develop the roll shop further in regards to Safety, Quality and Output 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• HS Diploma/GED  

• 5 years of experience as a machinist, in a machine shop environment, or another Roll Shop in a metals rolling mill 

• Familiar with safety of industrial cranes, mobile equipment, working at heights, confined space and machine safeguarding. 

• Rigging experience with slings, ideally for heavy parts 

• Experience with machine tools, including lathes, OD grinders or, ideally, large roll grinders 

• Ability to read and understand procedures and work instructions, familiarity with the practical implementation of processes, ideally in a WCM-style 

• Written and oral communication skills, good computer skills. Maintain detailed records of operational activities, documenting and communicating all relevant aspects of the process 

• Basic familiarity with abrasives and grinding processes 

• Able to use micrometer screws, calipers, pi tapes and other mechanical precision measurement tools both digital and analog to identify issues and provide basic adjustments as required 

• Experience with non-destructive material inspection 

• Willingness to work rotating shifts, off-shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support continuous operations. 

• Basic hand and power tools use and safety experience. 

• Allowed to legally work in the United States of America – Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Actual roll grinder operator experience from a metals rolling mill, hot or cold mill roll shop 

• Familiarity with SAP work order system 

• Experience with machine vibrations 

• Experience working with TPM/WCM or continuous improvement 

• Experience driving mobile equipment such as small cranes, lifts, fork trucks 

• Experience with running overhead cranes, and in particular precision placement in the scope machine switchovers 

Physical Requirements: 

• Near constant standing with frequent walking and occasional sitting 

• Occasional below waist level work, climbing, balancing, carrying, reaching over 15” away from the body, reaching above shoulder, fine motor skills, use of forceful motion, and lifting up to 35 lbs 

• Occasional push/pull, and lifting up to 50 lbs 

• Ability to meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation 

• Able and willing to work at heights 

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, driven 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' newly announced Bay Minette facility will be located 35 miles northeast of Mobile AL and 45 miles west of Pensacola FL and is expected to create approximately 1000 high-paying advanced careers in modern manufacturing. This highly advanced rolling and recycling facility will be the first of its kind. It will primarily serve our customers in the beverage can and automotive markets. Novelis is committed to the community and will actively build partnerships in Baldwin County focused on recycling STEM education and workforce development. At Novelis we believe our culture of collaboration is our competitive advantage and we would love for you to consider building a career with us.

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.

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