Industrial Maintenance Technician

Minerals Technologies; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading minerals company is seeking a Steel Mill Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance and troubleshooting in a key operational role. The position demands a combination of technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to safety. The ideal candidate will work across various equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to safety standards while contributing to customer satisfaction.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, and electronics required.
• Must be capable of physical duties including lifting and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive equipment maintenance.
• Operate and maintain all relevant equipment.
• Lead turn operations as required.

Skills

Technical skills

Mechanical skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Laser

Caster equipment

Job description

Overview

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 Maintenance Technician

Location:USA | Ghent, KY

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

Summary

This position 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.

Responsibilities

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

Communicate with Shop Supervisor 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 Shop Supervisor

Maintain recordkeeping and field trial reports

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

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 & SpecialtiesandEngineered Solutions.

OurConsumer & Specialtiessegment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines.

OurEngineered Solutionssegment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines.

MTIprovides 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.

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

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