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Kaiser Aluminum

Produces semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products

Mechanic

Full-Time
$39.59/hr+ Bonus + Shift Differential
Mid
Associate's
Evansville, IN, USA
In PersonOn-site role in Newburgh, Indiana; no remote work.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Graduate of an approved apprentice program or graduate from a 2-year technical associates degree program
Responsibilities
  • The Maintenance Mechanic will support plant operations by performing hands-on mechanical maintenance in an assigned area, helping keep equipment reliable, safe, and production ready.
  • This role includes troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, supporting continuous improvement efforts such as 5S, RCA, and LEAN, and working safely while meeting schedule, overtime, and off-shift requirements as needed.
  • Continuous Improvement – we couldn’t do it without your owner’s mindset, and all of the acronyms that come with continuous improvement, 5S, RCA and LEAN.
  • Safety First – our values are important to us. Having a “safety first” approach is a key element for success.
  • The ability to work a full shift, promptness and availability to work overtime as needed.
  • Work and perform according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
  • Ability to work off-shift as required
Desired Qualifications
  • 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience preferred in welding, millwright, pipe fitting, plumbing, mechanical print reading, hydraulics, blacksmith work, sheet metal

About the company

Kaiser Aluminum is a North American producer of semi-fabricated aluminum products. It manufactures plate, sheet, coil, extrusions, and forgings and uses value-added fabrication to deliver engineered aluminum parts, often with a pass-through pricing model to manage metal-cost volatility. The company differentiates itself through long-standing vertical integration from primary production to fabrication and by serving high-barrier markets such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and packaging, including its 2021 expansion via Warrick to boost packaging capabilities. Its goal is to provide engineered aluminum solutions and value-added products to North American customers for critical industries like aerospace, automotive, defense, and packaging.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Franklin, Tennessee

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 set records: $1.3 billion sales, $166 million EBITDA, and 38.1% margin.
  • Management raised 2026 EBITDA growth guidance to 45%–55% on packaging mix and aerospace recovery.
  • Fourth coating line ramped, and Q3 2026 earnings call is scheduled for October 22.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 25-CA-381479 opened February 19, 2026 over unilateral contract changes.
  • Aerospace destocking still hit plate products in 2026, and Boeing-rate weakness would pressure volume.
  • A metal-lag reversal and packaging ramp miss would erase 2026 margin gains fast.

What makes Kaiser Aluminum unique

  • Kaiser’s metal-neutral model and pass-through pricing protect margins from aluminum swings.
  • Its Trentwood and Warrick plants supply aerospace, packaging, and high-strength niches with qualification barriers.
  • September 2026 CEO Fred Stephan brings industrial-operations depth across 200-plus plants.

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Yahoo Finance
Sep 2nd, 2026
UBS upgrades Kaiser Aluminum to buy after 19% drop from August high

UBS upgraded Kaiser Aluminum to buy on 31 August, raising its price target to $184 from $179, roughly 18% above the trading price. Analyst Alex Stansbury reversed his neutral stance after shares fell 19% from their August record high of $199.89. UBS identified three temporary concerns that triggered the selloff: uncertainty over USMCA renegotiation, a CEO transition with Fred Stephan replacing Keith Harvey effective 1 November, and doubts about scrap profit margins. The bank argues investors overlooked improving fundamentals. Kaiser posted record second-quarter results with adjusted earnings of $5.53 per share on $1.3 billion revenue, beating Wall Street expectations. UBS views the drop as an opportunity to buy a stronger company at a discount.

Associated Press
Aug 17th, 2026
Kaiser Aluminum appoints Fred Stephan as CEO, Keith Harvey transitions to executive chairman

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has appointed Fred Stephan as chief executive officer and president, effective 1 November 2026. He succeeds Keith Harvey, who has led the company since July 2020 and will transition to executive chairman whilst serving as special advisor through October 2027. Stephan brings 38 years of manufacturing experience, most recently serving as chief operating officer of Amcor Global Flexible Packaging Solutions, where he oversaw operations across more than 200 manufacturing sites in over 35 countries. He previously held senior leadership roles at Bemis Company, Johns Manville, and General Electric, including serving as president and CEO of GE Lighting Systems. The Franklin, Tennessee-based company produces semi-fabricated specialty aluminium products for aerospace, automotive, packaging, and industrial applications.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 22nd, 2026
Kaiser Aluminum reports record Q2 results with $437M conversion revenue and $166M adjusted EBITDA

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation reported record second quarter 2026 financial results, with net sales reaching $1.3 billion and conversion revenue of $437 million. The company posted net income of $97 million, or $5.72 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA totalled $166 million, with a margin of 38.1%. The company's net debt leverage ratio improved to 2.1x. Kaiser declared a quarterly dividend of $0.77 and raised its full year outlook. Chairman Keith Harvey attributed the strong performance to favourable end-market positioning, higher-value packaging mix, improving aerospace demand, and beneficial scrap spreads. Metal price lag provided a tailwind of approximately $27 million for the quarter. The Franklin, Tennessee-based company produces semi-fabricated specialty aluminium products for aerospace, packaging, engineering, and automotive applications.

Metal.com
Jul 7th, 2026
[SMM Aluminum Express News] Louisiana State Employees' Retirement Syst - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)

[SMM Aluminum Express News] Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) has disclosed a new investment in Kaiser Aluminum, acquiring 7,100 s

Yahoo Finance
May 4th, 2026
Kaiser Aluminum director sells 1,524 shares worth $261K amid rising aluminum demand

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation director Richard Grimley sold 1,524 shares of common stock for approximately $261,000, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction was executed at a weighted average price of $171.52 per share, slightly below the 29 April 2026 closing price of $172.52. The sale represented 25% of Grimley's direct holdings, reducing his position from 6,102 to 4,578 shares. All shares were sold from direct ownership, with no indirect holdings, trusts or options involved. Kaiser Aluminum manufactures semi-fabricated specialty aluminium mill products for aerospace, packaging, automotive and general engineering applications. The company reported revenue of $3.7 billion and net income of $153.4 million for the trailing twelve months.