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.

Company:  American Colloid Company (ACC), a Minerals Technologies company, is well known for establishing the global standard for premium foundry-grade bentonite and green sand molding materials for the metalcasting industry since 1927.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance technician is responsible for all preventive equipment, facility general maintenance, maintains maintenance inventory, troubleshoot and diagnosis solutions to keep the operations department on time to support customers’ changing schedules, a team player who wants to be an integral part of a team.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, building drawings, and electrical schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
• Inspects, diagnoses and troubleshoots plant equipment/system problems.  Performs advanced mechanic skills including, but not limited to, welding, cutting, lubrication, repair power transmission equipment, mill righting, pneumatics, hydraulics, and rigging to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment/systems as needed.
• Plans for new or modified installation of electrical systems that minimize waste and comply with all electrical codes.
• Fabrication of bending, welding, fitting, and etc. to keep the plant on time and safe
• Looks for safety improvement ideas and bring ideas forward to manager.
• Replace control and distribution apparatus such as control switches and relays
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces process control instrumentation.
• Partners with the team to maintain variable control cost (VCC) inventory and make recommendations on part replacement, critical parts to have on the site, and keeps the (VCC) room and warehouse clean, tidy, and accurate with the help of the Con Bon system.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
•  Support the production schedule and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant and equipment/systems.  Communicate with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding equipment/system issues as needed. 
• Other duties include Maintaining appropriate EHS requirements, non-routine task reviews, residual risk reduction, following and reviewing EHS standards and guidelines, working with the plant manager to source timely and cost-effective spare parts and stock; coordinating and directing contractor work onsite.

OE/Lean: The Maintenance Technician will work with the plant operations team to develop, follow, and audit standard work, participate in 5S, Gemba walks, Operating Excellence programs and other lean practices. 

Other Duties & Responsibilities: The maintenance technician, from time to time, may be required to help with operations/productions, as deemed appropriate by the operations manager.  

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 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  At least 8 years’ experience maintaining industrial equipment (Blowers, augers, elevators, conveyor, air valves/pressure sensors, and  etc.).  Knowledge of millwright, welding, industrial electrical systems, mechanical, fabrication, hydraulic, lock-out tag out required.  Experience with bulk/powder handling equipment a plus.  Experience maintaining dilute and dense phase pneumatic conveying systems a plus.  Ability to troubleshoot, determine requirements to repair, and source repair items.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can not only follow the current maintenance schedules but look for opportunities to increase plant reliability while taking steps to reduce costs through creative solutions, sourcing, and innovation, all while maintaining safety of the technician and fellow team members, contractors, and visitors as the number one priority in the job. 

Travel:       This position does not ordinarily require travel.  Travel for coursework and education could be required on a very infrequent basis.  Some opportunities for travel could be available if desired to assist other plants within the network and gain perspective and benchmarking.

Working Conditions: Manufacturing setting – warehouse, production facility, office/lab and some outside activities.  Must be able to work from elevated surfaces (heights upwards of less than 200 feet) and wear fall protection and use scissors lifts to reach overhead work. 

Work Hours: Hourly, Day shift. Standard 40 hours per week; overtime as required and answer any call ins regarding breakdowns.

Safety Training:  Required training will be given on site