Refractory Installer - Heavy Industrial Entry Level

Minerals Technologies; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Minerals Technologies is seeking a Steel Mill Laborer in Middletown, OH. The role involves applying refractory materials using specialized equipment to line and repair furnaces, ladles, and other high temperature equipment within a steel mill environment.

The candidate will mix materials, maintain equipment and tools, and must be mechanically inclined to operate under extreme temperatures. This is a safety-sensitive position with random drug testing requirements, and shifts may include overtime

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; must be able to speak and read English.
• Steel-making or related experience preferred but not required.
• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, adaptability, and safety awareness are required.

Responsibilities

• Apply refractory material to line and repair furnaces, ladles, and other high-temperature equipment in a steel mill.
• Follow standard operating procedures for equipment and product applications.
• Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance to keep tools in good condition.
• Maintain equipment with a clean appearance and ensure it is in working order.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and maintain a positive profile with the customer.
• Participate in life of TPM/5S and continuous improvement activities where applicable.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

English language

Driver's license

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.

Position: Steel Mill Laborer

Location:USA | Middletown, Ohio

Pay: $23/hr - $30/hr based on experience.

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

This position involves applying refractory materials using specialized equipment to line and repair furnaces, ladles, and other high temperature equipment within a steel mill environment. Candidate will also be mixing materials and maintaining equipment and tools. Must be mechanically inclined and be able to work in extreme temperatures.

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

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply material (product) and use all relevant equipment as required
• Follow all standard operating procedures regarding equipment and applications of product
• Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance
• Maintain all equipment in working order, with clean appearance
• Maintain a strong focus on satisfying the customer
• Maintain a positive profile with the customer

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:Previous steel-making or other related experience preferred but not required. Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience strongly preferred

Skills & Abilities:Communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, judgment/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.

General:

• Valid Drivers License is required
• May require working rotating shifts, emergency call outs, and overtime.
• Must wear all required safety gear.

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