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      Not for the faint of heart - Process Control Operator Potroom Alcoa Employee Review

      3.0
      May 18, 2020
      Process control operator potroom
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Schedule. 15 days off every month. 7 days off in a row every month. Pay is above average (almost 27/hr). Benefits from day 1.

      Cons

      You're just a number. Especially during your probationary period. You wear a green hard hat while seasoned workers wear orange. Treated differently, no union protection during that time. HEAT. The potroom is a smelter. If you dehydrate easily, I can assure you this isn't the job for you. They hate if you go to medical like you're supposed to and will use it against you. God forbid if you get sick and call in during that 50 working day probation period.

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      5.0
      Apr 12, 2026
      Senior ceramics engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Company truly cares about its values and is willing to support projects that have high value

      Cons

      IT presents many barriers to efficient work.

      1.0
      May 7, 2026
      Senior business analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Ability to work 100% remote.

      Cons

      ITAS OTC Manager has no clue how to manage, encourage development, or plan growth. He was too busy trying to keep his skills up and not actually cultivate newcomers and manage well. I felt alone and not supported by my manager. The environment is not great for newcomers to the company. The team supposedly has so much work, but was able to lay me off after returning to work from health event. Complete and utter joke. They do not honor their core values. Beware of this place.

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