Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. The company reported global sales of $2.1 billion in 2024.
Position: Steel Mill Specialist
Location: USA | Field, Texas
Starting rate: $27 - $30 per hour
This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required.
Summary
The Specialist 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/recordkeeping functions.
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
Supervise work team during shift
Communicate with Service Manager 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 Service Manager
Maintain recordkeeping and field trial reports
Assist the training and development of new employees
Assist in orientation process for new hires
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/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.
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world.
MTI focuses on two major segments – Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions.
Our Consumer & Specialties segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines.
Our Engineered Solutions segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines.
MTI provides a business environment and promotes a culture that encourages all employees to contribute to our success. We have long been committed to the recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified people. We recognize that MTI’s ability to provide the highest caliber of products and services is enhanced by a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and countries in which we work.
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