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Minerals Technologies Inc. · 3 months ago

Electrical Maintenance Technician

US-MA-Adams

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$35.08/hr - $47.36/hr

5+ years exp

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a leading specialty minerals company that develops and markets a broad range of mineral-based products. The Electrical Maintenance Technician will perform varied maintenance duties to ensure continuous operation of production facilities, handling emergencies and routine maintenance work with skills in electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and mechanical tasks.

ConstructionManufacturingMineral

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, equipment drawings/blueprints, building drawings, and electrical/instrumentation schematics to perform required maintenance and service

Identifies required parts from equipment drawings

Inspects, diagnoses, and troubleshoots plant and mobile equipment/system problems

Performs advanced electrical/instrumentation skills and basic mechanical skills including, but not limited to, process control, computer automation systems analysis, electrical control, conduit bending, welding, cutting, repairing power transmission equipment, pneumatics, rigging, and troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment/systems as needed

Performs preventive maintenance inspections and performs or recommends repairs

Develops and follows standard work for preventive maintenance programs and recommends spare parts requirements and suggested inventory levels

Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant and mobile equipment/systems

Communicates with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding equipment/system issues as needed

Leads major repair projects to be completed by maintenance team, ensuring successful completion

May be required to fill in for Maintenance Supervisor during vacations or absences

Utilizes established company computer systems to find MRO inventory items, historical information, issue inventory parts, and complete time card entries

Records pertinent labor information from work shift

Assumes a leadership role by promoting a positive work environment/attitude

Trains others in job duties/skills

Performs other duties as assigned

Works safely and maintains the safety of coworkers

Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving

Qualification

Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical LicenseElectrical skillsInstrumentation repairPLC programmingMechanical skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical License Required

Ability to speak and read English

National Electric Code (Master Electricians License)

Electrical skills

Industrial equipment/systems knowledge

Basic mechanical skills

Working knowledge of computer systems

PLC programming skills

Ability to exert physical strength throughout the work shift

Ability to coordinate movements and use repetitive motions

Ability to operate mobile equipment

Regularly stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, crouch, kneel, lift, twist, push and pull throughout a work shift

Ability to work in confined spaces

Manual and finger dexterity

Ability to select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties

Ability to read, write, listen, speak and understand English

Ability to follow all instructions and other oral/written information

Ability to visually inspect equipment/work area

Ability to complete paperwork and other documentation accurately

Ability to identify, analyze, troubleshoot and solve equipment/work area issues using mechanical/electrical knowledge and skills

Ability to react quickly as needed

Ability to use judgment to determine when additional resources are needed to address issues

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Ability to record labor distribution information from the work shift in writing and/or on a personal computer

Ability to be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment

Ability to work independently and as a team with others

Ability to use, monitor and adjust equipment and related processes

Ability to instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others

Ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/instrumentation/computer automation systems effectively

Ability to read wiring schematics/diagrams

Ability to run conduit and wire to new and existing systems

Ability to remove and install electric drive components while leading a crew

Ability to be self-directed, take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties

Ability to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments

Ability to perform multiple tasks at once

High level of integrity, dependability and self control to maintain composure

Ability to learn and memorize procedures

Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively and efficiently

Ability to meet established deadlines

Ability to display a cooperative attitude

Ability to read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures

Ability to attend/use all required training

Thorough knowledge of electrical/instrumentation trades

Formal, specialized training beyond four years of high school

Valid Driver's License

At least five years 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

Must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime, holidays and weekends, as necessary

Ability to work in close proximity with equipment and electricity

Safety equipment typically required while performing the duties of this job includes a personal lockout/tagout lock, ANSI approved hardhat and safety glasses with sideshields, safety shoes/boots with steel toe protection

A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual, which consists of eight hours of classroom training and 16 hours of on the job training

Benefits

Competitive pay, commensurate with experience

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 specialty minerals company serving consumer and industrial end markets.

Founded in 1968

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mineralstech.com

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