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Alcoa Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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On average, employees at Alcoa give their company a 3.9 rating out of 5.0 - which is equal to the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Alcoa employees are EHS Managers submitting an average rating of 4.8 and Staff Engineers with a rating of 4.4.

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3.9
Average Rating
(based on 122 Alcoa Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.8
Growth Opportunities
3.4
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.1
Rewards You Receive
3.8
Support You Get
3.9
Way You Work
4.1
Work Setting
3.7
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Engineering Intern
"Alcoa is a great company that really cares about its employees. There is a huge emphasis on safety even if you're only working in the IT departments. The employees are all friendly people and most have been with the company for a long time. I think the longevity of careers there speaks to the excellent atmosphere that Alcoa provides. One hurdle that you have to overcome if you come from a small business is to learn the processes and organization of the company."
Posted 10 years ago in New Kensington, PA
Engineering Manager
in Dover, NJ

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"Enjoyed the work."

What don't you like about working at Alcoa?

"The arrival of Alcoa."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There is some excellent talent, especially current GM."

Process Manager
in Richmond, VA

"The best place where I worked."

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"A lot of opportunity for growth and new tech and big challenges."

What don't you like about working at Alcoa?

"Alcoa is downsizing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More investments to quality and process management."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.9
Alcoa (237)
4.5 Highest Rated in this Industry is Fleming Foods (16)
3.0 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Wireless Advocates (20)
3.7 Average of All Companies in this Industry (6,899)
Assistant Corporate Controller

"A global enterprise with many opportunities for those looking to be challenged and recognized."

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"Accountability and limitless opportunity to grow and develop as a leader."

What don't you like about working at Alcoa?

"Nothing. It is a best company to work for."

PMO Leader
in Pittsburgh, PA

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"Alcoa is a great company to work for - great people, good package, great benefits, great work environment, tops in ethics and care for people."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep it up!!"

Programmer Analyst
in Pittsburgh, PA

"Good place to work and learn."

Shift Supervisor
in Wichita Falls, TX

"Only if you REALLY need the $."

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"Tuition Assistance, which now you have to pay back if you leave the company after three years."

What don't you like about working at Alcoa?

"NO professional growth. NO support for the supervisor. You feel as though you are trapped there."

Material Planner
in Torrance, CA

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"Freedom to take chances."

What don't you like about working at Alcoa?

"Pressure."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listern to your employees."

Corporate Process Management Consultant
in New Kensington, PA

"For my role, I was THE person with responsibilty for all wheel plants."

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"The folks that I dealt with at the plants."

What don't you like about working at Alcoa?

"The harsh, inhumane treatment of these folks mentioned above by their management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Consideration of their workforce."

Quality Control Inspector
in Carson, CA

"This was a contract job."

Technical Coordinator
in Rockdale, TX

"Great opportunity."

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"Feeling of accomplishment."

What don't you like about working at Alcoa?

"The plant was set up to fail."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Manage for long term instead of jumping on short term goals."

Project Maintenance Engineer
in Vernon, CA

"Excellent company to work for, closed due to union disagreement."

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"Work environment and overall company philosophy."

What don't you like about working at Alcoa?

"That the plant closed and I am not there anymore"

Engineering Maintenance Manager

"Good pay, hard work and hard on people."

World Leader
in Chandler, AZ

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"The company encouraged skill levels to be kept up and offered continued training in all aspects including emergency medical."

What don't you like about working at Alcoa?

"I have no dislikes."

IT Analyst
in Newbury Park, CA

"Just being honest."

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"Nothing."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Think twice."

Technical Co-op

"Safe and healthy working environment for employees."

What do you like about working at Alcoa?

"Convenient location to work and also the ethical environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If one likes automotive industry and wiring harnesses, the company has many experiences and knowledge to offer."

What don't you like about working at Alcoa?

"There was less opportunity for the hardware work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Have an accessible department directory for employee internal usage."

Alcoa Reviews FAQs

Is Alcoa a good company to work for?

Alcoa has an overall rating of 3.9 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 122 Alcoa Review Ratings left anonymously by Alcoa employees, which is equal to the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 93% of employees would recommend working at Alcoa.

Does Alcoa pay their employees well?

Alcoa employees earn $60,000 annually on average, or $29 per hour, which is 9% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 13 Alcoa employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Alcoa Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Alcoa?

93% of employees would recommend working at Alcoa with the overall rating of 3.9 out of 5. Employees also rated Alcoa 3.8 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.8 for Rewards You Receive, 3.4 for Growth Opportunities and 3.9 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Alcoa?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Alcoa is a Assistant General Counsel at $251,000 annually. Browse Alcoa Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Alcoa?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Alcoa is a Research Technician at $14,000 annually. Browse Alcoa Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Alcoa?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Alcoa to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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