Minerals Technologies Inc. · 3 months ago
Maintenance Technician
Minerals Technologies Inc. is a leading specialty minerals company that develops and markets a wide range of mineral-based products and services. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all aspects of plant equipment, conducting preventive maintenance and repairs, and ensuring the continuous operation of production facilities.
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Responsibilities
Reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, building drawings, and electrical schematics to perform required maintenance and service
Inspects, diagnoses, and troubleshoots plant equipment/system problems
Performs advanced mechanic skills including, but not limited to, welding, cutting, lubrication, repair power transmission equipment, millwrighting, pneumatics, hydraulics, rigging, and electrical skills to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment/systems as needed
Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant equipment/systems
Communicates with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding equipment/system issues as needed
Receives assignment from supervisor or group leader for particular emergency or maintenance repair to minimize production downtime and expedite production
May be required to repair various process equipment, power transmission equipment, pumps, valves, piping, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or instrument systems
Must be proficient in trade skills such as welding, rigging, use of tools, and testing devices, fabrication, lubrication, set up and calibration
Performs preventive maintenance inspections and performs or recommends repairs. Recommends preventive maintenance programs, spare parts requirements and suggested inventory levels
May be required to fill in for group leader or supervisor during vacations or absences
Assumes a leadership role by promoting a positive work environment/attitude
Required to complete simple and emergency work orders
Required to utilize established company computer systems to find repairable spares, inventory items, complete time card entries and sign out parts
Identifies required parts from equipment drawings
Ability to read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints
Assists in troubleshooting equipment problems and finding root cause of failure
Leads major repair projects to be completed by maintenance team, ensuring successful completion
Records pertinent labor information from work shift
Performs pipefitting, plumbing, and carpentry skills to repair plant equipment/systems as needed
Trains others in job duties/skills
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of the English language and advanced mechanical/electrical skills and industrial equipment/systems are required
Ability to exert physical strength throughout the work shift, coordinate movements, use repetitive motions, have the ability to operate mobile equipment, regularly stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, crouch, kneel, lift, twist, push and pull throughout a work shift
Work in confined spaces
Manual dexterity
Lift materials weighing up to and including 50 pounds
Select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties
Read, write, listen, speak and understand English
Follow all instructions and other oral/written information
Visually inspect equipment/work area
Complete paperwork and other documentation accurately
Identify, analyze, troubleshoot and solve equipment/work area issues using judgement and mechanical/electrical knowledge and skills
React quickly as needed
Use judgement to determine when additional resources are needed to address issues
Communicate effectively with others
Record labor distribution information from the work shift in writing and/or on a personal computer
Be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment
Work independently and as a team with others
Use, monitor and adjust equipment and related processes
Ability to instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others
Be self-directed, take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and complete required work without prompting from the supervisor
Be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments
Perform multiple tasks at once
Have a high level of integrity, dependability and self-control to maintain composure
Learn and memorize procedures
Prioritize work, manage time effectively and efficiently, meet established deadlines
Display a cooperative attitude and leadership
Read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures
Attend/use all required training
Preferred
Formal trade training preferred
A valid driver's license is preferred
Knowledge of computers is preferred
Experience in an industrial environment with equipment including, but not limited to, freight and bucket elevators, conveyor belts, vibratory feeders, diverter valves, drives, gear reducers, bearings, shafts, air compressors, rotary air locks, vacuum pumps, hydraulic drives, mobile equipment such as pickup trucks, forklifts, and commercial motor vehicles such as dump trucks and loaders is preferred
Infrequently lift between 50 and 100 pounds is preferred
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision plans
401k company match
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Employee Assistance Plan
Company
Minerals Technologies Inc.
MTI is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$975M2024-11-26Post Ipo Debt· $975M
1992-10-23IPO
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