Industrial Maintenance Technician

Overview Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R D centers. We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

What We Offer:

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 Position:

Steel Mill Maintenance Technician Location:

USA | Ghent, KY This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required. Summary This position is a senior-level shop employee who functions at a high level of capacity in several key areas, including acting as turn leader (where appropriate), having expertise with all equipment - plus troubleshooting, being available to assist in other shops, performing preventive equipment maintenance, and handling certain administrative functions. Responsibilities Primary Duties & Responsibilities Apply material (product) and use all relevant equipment as required Follow all standard operating procedures regarding equipment and applications of product Regularly perform specialty applications, e.g., iron ladles, steel ladles, tundishes Assist in the rotation of product inventory and minimize usage of consumables. Be proficient in all aspects of equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting Understand all equipment operations; keep equipment clean and in working order Perform advanced preventive maintenance of all equipment Perform advanced troubleshooting of all equipment Operate as turn leader, where appropriate Communicate with Shop Supervisor regarding performance or policy compliance issues Assists in administrative/recordkeeping functions Record consumable parts usage and monitor inventory of parts Complete turn paperwork and submit it as required by Shop Supervisor Maintain recordkeeping and field trial reports Demonstrate proper equipment usage and knowledge of product application Demonstrate preventive maintenance and actively advocate safety awareness Lead by example regarding policy compliance, standard operating procedures, etc. Assist in emergency call outs, help in other shops, and handle special applications Respond to emergency equipment call outs Accept temporary fill in work at other shops, including, e.g., for blast furnaces and steel ladles Maintain a strong focus on satisfying the customer Maintain a professional, high profile with the customer Assist in new trials provide feedback to Service and other managers Assist in the testing of new products, provide feedback Identify new sales opportunities, suggest new ideas

• Safety - Actively participate in our on-going safety culture which include the following:
• Follow All Safety Requirements of the Host Mill
• Clarity Net
• Near Miss Reporting
• Risk Assessment
• Stop Card Program OE/Lean 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.

Note:

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Education :

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Knowledge :

Progressive experience in Service positions, previous steel-making or other related experience. Experienced with hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity and electronics, personal computer, and lasers. Thorough knowledge of Company products, applications and equipment for each task.

Skills & Abilities :

Outstanding technical, mechanical, plus leadership/influence, performance management basics, communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly and work independently, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, analysis and judgment/problem-solving, safety awareness and planning and organizing. Must be able to operate equipment such as forklift, gun, caster equipment, wire feeder, laser, SEQUAD, Mag-O-Star, etc.

Physical & Mental :

Ability to lift to 50 pounds (or more in certain shops). Must be able to withstand the physical pressures of constant standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, extremes of hot and cold, as well as carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects. Must be able to gather data, draw conclusions and handle a high level of stress.

General:

May require working rotating shifts, emergency call outs, and overtime. Must wear all required safety gear. May be requested to travel. Must be comfortable working in heights. Will also be exposed to electromagnetic fields. Valid driver's license required.