Steel Mill Labourer/ General Mechanic

Specialty Minerals Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly attractive pay

World Class Supplemental Health/Dental plans

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Specialty Minerals Inc. in Hamilton, Ontario seeks a dependable candidate with strong mechanical aptitude for equipment maintenance and repair roles. This position involves performing preventative maintenance, learning equipment operations, and ensuring safety protocols during tasks.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. The role offers a starting pay of $25.00 CAD per hour along with health benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Reliable and dependable employee required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair equipment at customer sites.
• Learn to operate and repair application equipment.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Time management

English communication (written and verbal)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

Company: Minteq, 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.

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

Starting at $25.00 CAD per hour

Responsibilities

The perfect candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, supported by clear examples of hands‑on work experience in machine repair, assembly, and working with tools and mechanical systems.

You will be required and responsible to work in a safe manner. You must possess strong mechanical aptitude, supported by clear examples of hands‑on work experience in machine repair, assembly, and working with tools and mechanical systems. You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairing our equipment at our customer sites. Learning the application procedure of our refractory products, complete data tracking, as well as summarizing the daily events. Actively participate in the safety and Operational Excellence program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to work and perform all duties in a safe manner
• Learn how to operate and repair our application equipment
• Understand and apply our refractory products to various areas within the steel mill.
• Correctly complete all required paperwork
• Willingness to be available for after hour service calls
• Ability to follow instructions, and work independently when required
• Work well in team environment

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge & Skills:

• High school diploma
• Mechanically inclined with excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Must be able to communicate both written and verbally in English.
• Mechanical aptitude, time management, able to schedule and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Reliable and dependable employee.
• Ability to learn quickly.

Physical & Mental:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Conscientious and with the sense of a pride of workmanship to meet our customer’s high expectations.

Obligations:

• May be required to carry and answer a company phone for shared distribution of any overtime amongst the team, or during scheduled call‑in service.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle at all times.
• This position requires dependability and punctuality.

AI Screening Notice:In compliance with Ontario’s Working for Workers Four Act, we disclose that our applicant tracking system uses an AI‑enabled feature that automatically groups applicants into Tiers. The Tiering function does not determine outcomes or replace human judgment. Recruiters review applications during the selection process.

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

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