PDM Tech

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.

At Alcoa, you’re an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

The PDM technician must be proficient with the use of Vibration, Motor analysis, Thermography and UE lube technologies on rotating assets. The Technician must be able to analyze, compile data with corrective actions using test equipment software tools. Will provide reports to management using Microsoft office tools and create Oracle requisitions for Maintenance corrective repair activities. The Technician will have significant Electrical and Mechanical skills in support of expected PM/Break in tasks.

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:

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated that can work independently or in a group environment.
• Excellent communication skills within all levels of the organization.
• Quality workmanship in all areas of accountability.
• Electrical skills including up to some secondary education is a plus. If no experience, then a test will need to be taken and passed. Certifications may be considered rather than a degree.
• Mechanical skills including up to some secondary education is a plus. If no experience, then a test will need to be taken and passed. Certifications may be considered rather than a degree.
• Computer proficiency skills with Microsoft office products.
• Basic knowledge of rotating apparatus Alignment, Balancing, Vibration analysis.
• Capable of lifting, Bending, climbing, etc. to access fans, blowers, gear reducers, motors and all other rotating apparatus.
• Must obtain level 1 vibration certification within 1 year of official department start date.
• Must obtain proficiency in UE lubrication, Infrared thermography, Ultrasonic bearing inspection, oil sampling/testing, Alignment tool technologies.
• Must learn the vibration software tools to a basic data analysis as determined by the PDM department supervisor.
• Must be able to work some overtime (off shift and weekend work) as needed.

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. We’ve grown and we’ve 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 progress.  Our 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 person’s 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 gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.  

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.