Calcium Production Operator

Minerals Technologies; North Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Minerals Technologies Inc. is seeking a Calcium Production Operator in the USA (Canaan, Connecticut). The role involves producing calcium metal in furnaces, operating secondary equipment, and maintaining equipment while following safety procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma, English literacy, and the ability to work a 1st shift on a rotating schedule including weekends. Benefits include health/dental/vision plans, 401(k) match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability,

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and read English and perform basic math.
• Proficiency with computer systems is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce calcium metal in furnaces and create products on secondary equipment.
• Monitor furnaces in operation and prepare materials for production.
• Maintain furnace and support equipment, ensuring safe operation.

Skills

English

Math

Computer systems

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Position: Calcium Production Operator

Location:USA | Canaan, Connecticut

Pay Range: $29.27 per hour

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Health/Dental/Vision plans
• 401k company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The basic purposes of this position are to produce calcium metal in the furnaces, create additional products on secondary equipment from the calcium metal, monitor the furnaces in operation, prepare materials for production, and maintain the furnace and support equipment.

This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required.

Shift Requirements: The Calcium Production Technician will be required to work 1st shift on a rotating schedule that includes working weekends and having days off during the week.

Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to speak and read English, math, computer systems, and mechanical aptitude is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

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.

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. Lift materials weighing up to and including 50 pounds. Regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach twist, lift, climb, push and pull throughout the work shift.