Senior Refractory Maintenance Tech | Steel Mill Lead

Minerals Technologies; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability & Long-Term DI

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Minerals Technologies is seeking a Senior Steel Mill Maintenance Technician in Ghent, KY. This safety-sensitive role requires deep equipment expertise, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to support production reliability.

You will lead turn leadership when appropriate, assist other shops, manage inventory, and maintain accurate records while upholding strict safety standards and operations for our customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Progressive service experience in steelmaking or related field preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work in rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain steelmaking equipment and processes.
• Follow all SOPs for equipment operation and product applications.
• Perform advanced preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Lead turn leader duties when appropriate and assist in other shops.
• Maintain inventory and complete administrative paperwork as required.
• Ensure safety and policy compliance and communicate with Shop Supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Electrical & electronics

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Preventive maintenance

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SEQUAD

Mag-O-Star

Laser

Caster equipment

Job description

Minerals Technologies is seeking a Senior Steel Mill Maintenance Technician in Ghent, KY. This safety-sensitive role requires deep equipment expertise, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to support production reliability.

You will lead turn leadership when appropriate, assist other shops, manage inventory, and maintain accurate records while upholding strict safety standards and operations for our customers.