Aluminum Smelting Job Description

"Aluminum smelting" refers to jobs directly involved in the extraction and production of the metal aluminum.

Types of Jobs

Aluminum smelting jobs include managers, sales representatives, administrative staff, materials engineers, electricians, technicians, maintenance workers, production planners and other job titles.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of aluminum smelting jobs vary widely based on the organization and type of position. Managers and other administrative staff oversee the business end of the smelter, while other positions, such as materials engineers, electricians and machinists, work directly with the metal product.

Requirements

Requirements vary based on the organization and scope of the job. Managers, engineers and other skilled workers in aluminum smelters generally have educations and credentials standard in their fields of expertise. Some low-skill jobs, however, may require minimal formal education, and training can take place on the job.

Job Prospects

Overall employment in the aluminum industry is expected to decrease about 3 percent between 2008 and 2018.

Compensation

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average May 2008 hourly wage for all aluminum processing jobs was $17.42.

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Aluminum Processing Jobs
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Aluminum Processing Employment