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 Bay Minette team is seeking a Mobile Equipment Shop Technician. This role is responsible for the inspection, preventive maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of mobile and off‑road equipment used in support of plant operations. The Lead Technician provides day‑to‑day leadership and work coordination within the mobile equipment garage while performing hands on maintenance work.

This position supports continuous operations across Cast House, Hot Mill, Cold Mill, Central Services / Utilities and Balance of Plant areas to ensure safe and reliable equipment availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on mobile equipment including, but not limited to:
• Forklifts, Mobile Cranes, Manlifts, Personnel Carts, Pickup Trucks, Fuel Trucks, Sweepers, GLAMAs, and other on-site Mobile Equipment
• Act as a working lead by providing technical guidance and work direction to assigned mechanics
• Promote safe work practices within the garage and field service environment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel, brake, steering, drivetrain, and emission systems
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, rebuild, and reassemble equipment and components in accordance with OEM standards
• Determine vehicle and equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance, installing component and part upgrades.
• Correct vehicle and equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling and replacing major assemblies or components. Such as, power and drive trains, electrical, fuel, emission, brake, steering and hydraulic systems.
• Verify equipment performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintain vehicle records by documenting services and repairs.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure equipment meets Plant Operational standards.
• Maintain organized work areas and complete repair logs/documentation.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, repair manuals, and technical diagrams for maintenance.
• Coordinate and prioritize repair and preventive maintenance activities based on operational requirements
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing preventive maintenance schedules for all mobile equipment
• Ensure operator maintenance and cleanliness standards are communicated and maintained
• Order, receive, track, and return parts and supplies for assigned work
• Coordinate and monitor outsourced service and repairs with approved vendors
• Verify vendor work quality and completion
• Accurately document labor hours, parts used, inspections, and repairs
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years’ experience maintaining and repairing mobile, diesel, or industrial equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of diesel and/or gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and technical drawings
• Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lead technician or senior mechanic experience
• Completion of a 2-year technical program
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Hydraulic diagnostics experience

Military MOS Crosswalk can include but is not limited to:

Army

• 12V — Concrete & Asphalt Equipment Operator
• 91L — Construction Equipment Repairer
• 91C — Utilities Equipment Repairer

Navy

• AS — Aviation Support Equipment Technician
• CM — Construction Mechanic
• CTM — Cryptologic Technician
• MM — Machinist’s Mate
• EN — Engineman
• UT — Utilitiesman

Coast Guard

• MK — Machinery Technician

Marine Corps

• 1169 — Utilities Chief
• 1345 — Engineer Equipment Operator
• 1349 — Engineer Equipment
• 1371 — Combat Engineer
• 3529 — Motor Transport Maintenance Chief
• 6073 — Support Equipment Electrician / Refrigeration & Engine/Gas Turbine Technician
• 6499 — Mobile Facility Technician

Air Force

• 3E2X1 — Pavements and Construction Equipment
• 3E1X1 — Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

What We Offer

Novelis’ benefits reflect our commitment to supporting employees and their households with flexible, high-quality options, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7
• Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources

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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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