Wire Production Operator

Specialty Minerals Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 40,322 - 53,602; 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

Specialty Minerals Inc. is hiring for the role of Wire Production Operator in Canaan, Connecticut. This position involves managing the flow of materials and operating equipment to produce calcium-based products. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma and demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities include ensuring products meet quality specifications and managing operational shifts, which may require working overtime or weekends. The role is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with random drug testing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment/machinery operation and maintenance.
• Ability to manage the flow of materials/product in the department.
• Capacity to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of materials/product into and out of the department.
• Operate equipment/machinery to produce granular calcium metal and wire.
• Ensure products meet specifications to fulfill customer needs.

Skills

Ability to speak and read English

Mathematical skills

Computer systems knowledge

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: Wire Production Operator

Location: USA | Canaan, Connecticut

Pay Range: $29.27 - $38.91 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 manage the flow of materials/product into and out of the department and operate equipment/machinery to produce granular calcium metal, calcium wire, and finished wire product meeting all specifications to fulfill customer needs.

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

Shift Requirements: The Wire Production Technician will be required to work on 1st, 2nd or 3rd shifts depending on both customer demand and production needs.

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.