Minerals Technologies

Crew Leader - Steel Mill Services

Job Locations US-IN-East Chicago
ID 2026-4574
Category
Manufacturing
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

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.

CompanyMinteq, a Minerals Technologies company, is the global leader in designing and delivering advanced technological solutions for a multitude of industrial applications. From design and installation to the maintenance of customized solutions, we provide truly turnkey solutions that help our partners increase productivity, enhance yields, reduce downtime, and lower overall costs. 

 

Position: Steel Mill Laborer

Location: USA | East Chicago, IN

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Crew Leader assists in the overseeing of MINTEQ's day to day operation in the customer's shop.  This includes covering for the Shop Supervisor during absences, assisting the Shop Supervisor with day to day duties, and, in some cases, directly supervising a team in a separate sub-operation in a shop.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Independently performs all duties of Shop Supervisor in their absence. 

At all other times assists Shop Supervisor with regular duties.

 

Performance management and training:

  • 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
  • Control of labor hours
  • Maintenance of equipment and inventory management
  • Tracking and management of spare parts consumption
  • Maintaining a strong focus on satisfying the customer
  • In certain instances:  directly supervise a work team that handles a separate product line, such as in the LMF area

 

Other Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

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.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  

Progressive experience in Steel Mill Service positions, previous steel-making or other related experience.  Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity and electronics, personal computer, and lasers.  Thorough knowledge of Company products, applications and equipment.  Outstanding technical, mechanical, leadership/influence, and performance management, plus strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly and work independently, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, decision-making, analysis and judgment/problem-solving, safety awareness and planning and organizing.

 

Education: A high school diploma is required.

 

Working Conditions:

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, organize and analyze data, draw conclusions, evaluate performance and handle a high level of stress.  May require working rotating shifts, emergency call outs, and overtime.  Must be able to operate equipment such as forklift, shooter, gun, caster equipment, wire feeder, laser, SEQUAD, etc.  May be required to travel.  May be required to relocate for a future Shop Supervisor opening.

 

Safety Equipment: Must wear all required safety gear. 

 

Federal Applicant Information

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