Industrial Materials Application Technician

Specialty Minerals Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k company match

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

A global minerals company in Birmingham, AL seeks a Steel Mill Laborer. Responsibilities include applying products and performing equipment maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, six months of steel mill experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Emphasizing safety and teamwork, the role may require rotating shifts and emergency call-outs. Competitive pay and health benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to speak and read English.
• Six months experience in Steel Mill Service or similar.
• Basic knowledge of company products and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of company products, applications and equipment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Apply materials and use relevant equipment as required.
• Assist in rotating product inventory.
• Maintain all equipment in working order.
• Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Maintain equipment in working order with clean appearance.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Complete required paperwork during turn.
• Maintain focus on satisfying the customer.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Adaptability

Initiative

Integrity

Customer focus

Quality focus

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Pneumatic experience

Hydraulic experience

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.

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

Position: Steel Mill Laborer

Location: USA | Birmingham, AL

Job Summary: As a technician you will apply Minteq products and perform basic equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply material and use all relevant equipment as required
• Follow all standard operating procedures regarding equipment and applications of product
• Assist in the rotation of product inventory
• Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance
• Maintain all equipment in working order, with clean appearance
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment
• Complete all required paperwork during turn
• Maintain a strong focus on satisfying the customer

Safety - Actively participate in our ongoing safety culture which includes the following:

• Follow all safety requirements of host mill
• Complete clarity net trainings
• Complete near miss reporting and participate in stop card program
• Complete consistent risk assessments

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

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have ability to speak and read English.

Knowledge:

Six months experience in Steel Mill Service, previous steel-making or other related experience. Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience. Basic knowledge of company products, applications and equipment.

Skills & Abilities:

Communication, interpersonal, adaptability, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, problem solving, safety awareness.

Physical:

Ability to lift up 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 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. Valid Driver's License required.