Internship – Smelter Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Newburgh, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Shape Your World
At Alcoa you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it every Alcoan is a work-shaper team-shaper idea-shaper & world-shaper.
About the Role
The Smelter Mechanical Engineering Intern will support mechanical improvement initiatives across the smelting operation. This role provides handson experience with industrial mechanical systems including process equipment pneumatics and hydraulics. The intern will work alongside engineers and maintenance teams to enhance equipment performance reliability and safety while gaining exposure to realworld engineering applications in a heavy industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with multiple smallscale mechanical projects including improvements to process equipment and production systems.
- Support troubleshooting assessments and documentation related to pneumatic hydraulic and mechanical systems.
- Conduct field observations collect technical data and support equipment enhancement activities.
- Collaborate with engineers maintenance personnel and operations teams to implement mechanical improvements.
- Participate in planning coordination and execution of assigned engineering tasks.
Working Conditions
- Work takes place in a heavy industrial smelting environment including active production areas.
- Exposure to heat noise rotating equipment and industrial machinery.
- May require walking climbing stairs standing for extended periods and working near operating equipment.
- Standard weekday schedule with occasional variations based on project needs.
Environmental Responsibilities
- Follow all site environmental policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support mechanical projects that contribute to reduced environmental impact improved equipment efficiency or more sustainable operations.
- Maintain environmentally responsible work habits in all field and shop activities.
Safety Responsibilities
- Comply with all smelter safety policies procedures and PPE requirements.
- Participate in equipment safety assessments particularly involving mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Demonstrate safe work practices during field tasks equipment evaluations and project execution.
What you can bring to the role
Our values act with integrity operate with excellence care for people lead with courage are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering degree program.
- Interest in industrial mechanical systems and realworld engineering applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to mechanical system design hydraulics pneumatics or industrial equipment reliability through coursework or projects.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings schematics or technical documentation.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail in documentation field observations and equipment evaluations.
- Willingness to learn take initiative and engage in handson mechanical work.
About the Location
Alcoa Warrick based in Newburgh Indiana just outside of Evansville IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. Weve grown and weve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities!
We are values led vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real commitments to Inclusion Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe respectful and inclusive of all individuals free from discrimination bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a persons gender age race ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity religion nation of origin disability veteran status language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position and you require an accommodation please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work be your authentic self and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
Required Experience:
Intern
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