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:

• Highly attractive pay in a skill-based structure
• World Class Supplemental Health/Dental plans
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid vacation & holidays

Job Summary: 

The Operator position is a continuum beginning at Machine operator Entrance and progressing through Machine Operator 4 as skills are gained.  Employees may be assigned to perform any task for which they have been qualified.  Employees may also be assigned to positions for which they are working to become qualified as a portion of the training process. 

Location: Brantford, ON

Entrance pay: $18.15 per hour

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the machine operations to see that the finished products and components are aptly matching with the quality and quantity constraints of the company.
• Adjusting the operating speed and controlling the load of the machines and run the line at optimum speed.
• Operate, changeover and troubleshoot packaging lines in a fast-paced team environment.
• Arranging and setting up the material handling equipment and machinery
• Providing minor specifications to upgrade the systems as required.
• Examining and discarding defective goods and packaging components and reporting it to QAs.
• Replenishing, stocking, and sorting the packaging supplies.
• Recalibrating and cleaning the machineries after completing the production activities.
• Maintain activity logs & complete daily record keeping.
• Fix issues by assisting maintenance technicians that may arise during the shifts.
• Follows companies Business conduct and other HR and safety related policies.
• Other duties as assigned by shift supervisor.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• As assigned to meet business demands.

OE/Lean:

• Acts as resource and champion for department continuous improvement activities

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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 & Experience:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent             
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in servicing or manufacturing of packaging machinery

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of robotic systems is desirable.
• Working knowledge of servo drives and control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Basic maintenance skills strongly preferred.
• Team player - understanding the benefits of a unified workforce.
• Highly motivated, success driven style.
• Lean Manufacturing background a plus
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb a ladder, and use catwalks of various heights.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically exposed to dust, loud noise, outside weather conditions and hazardous materials, and may be exposed to high places. Works alone or as part of a team working in close proximity to others and works in close proximity with equipment.

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

Safety Equipment: Safety equipment typically required while performing the duties of this job includes a personal red lockout/tagout lock, ANSI approved hard hat and safety glasses with side shields, safety boots/shoes with steel toe protection as well as safety vest. Additional required equipment includes cut resistant gloves and dust masks when performing. Hearing protection is required when performing duties on the floor.  Additional personal protective equipment is available for use if a situation arises where it becomes required or if it is simply desired by the employee.

Safety Training: A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is to be provided New Employee Training from a qualified individual, which consists of MTI onboarding and onsite training.  It will include, but is not limited to, the following: forklift/mobile equipment operation and certification/licensing, hazard communication, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, electrical safety, lock out/tag out, personal protective equipment, fire fighting/extinguishers, machine safety, confined spaces, reporting of hazardous conditions, accidents, injuries, near-miss and property damage incidents, evacuation/emergency procedures, first aid, back injury prevention, and job/work area procedures. 

Upon transferring to perform the duties of this position for the first time an employee is to be provided New Task Training by a qualified individual until the employee adequately understands the contents of the training, which include job/work area procedures and related topics.  Additionally, an employee must be provided further training if a job duty/task has changes that will affect the health and safety aspects of that employee’s position. 

Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools, to support certain aspects of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing applications, identifying candidates whose qualifications align with the role, scheduling interviews, or improving the overall efficiency and consistency of our hiring process.

AI tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and confirmed by qualified human decision‑makers.

We are committed to using AI responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws in Ontario and Canada, including privacy, human rights, and accessibility legislation. We take reasonable measures to ensure that AI tools are used in a fair, transparent, and non‑discriminatory manner.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, or if you have questions about the use of AI in recruitment, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Reason for Posting:
Growing business - needing to grow the team