Finishing Operations Assistant

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 13000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.RESPONSIBILITIESStaging and removing coils at the slitters and for scrap feeding, identification and removalAssisting the Finishing Operator in all duties, including and slitter setups, changing heads and shafts and associated tasksAssisting in metal movement and core placement at the exit end of the coating lineUsing overhead cranes and forklift trucks to transport metal and materials to and from the equipment as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the lines. Performing incidental maintenance and inspections on auxiliary support equipment as required. Service the forklift trucks with fuel and oil as required.Using common hand tools, assist in incidental maintenance activities and in the repair and preventive maintenance of the TLL and slitter equipment during periods of downtime or breakdowns as requiredPerforming clerical work, both paper and computer based, to identify incoming metal quality, and process quality problems and to report time and productionUsing machines and hand tools as required, finish-pack products, attend the scrap ballers and operate all equipment and processes to the requirements of a comprehensive quality system.Participating in continuous improvement teams, Behavior Based Safety Programs, audits and other activities as requiredCutting test samples and conduct SPC activities as requiredAssisting in maintaining the slitter and packing areas in aclean, orderly, safe and environmentally sound condition.QUALIFICATIONS2 years of continuous experience in a manufacturing environmentHS diploma or equivalent is required; college or trade school is preferredPositive attitudeWillingness to learn new thingsSlitter experience is preferredFamiliarity with computers and computer softwareNovelis’ Warren facility is located in northeast Ohio— approximately an hour drive from Cleveland and an hour and a half from Pittsburgh. The facility built in 1965 applies coating to rolled aluminum beverage can sheet. The sheet is used to make aluminum beverage can lids for global soft drink beer and sparkling water brands. Warren showcases several high-end cultural venues including the Warren Community Amphitheater and Packard Music Hall. The 75+ employee Warren team is active in the community promoting recycling supporting STEM education and offering a helping hand to local community shelters. 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.

Created: 2025-10-04