Mechanic

Mechanic Position

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.

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: Mechanic

Location: USA | Burns Harbor, IN

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Mechanic is a highly skilled shop employee who functions at a high level of capacity in several key areas, including having expertise in maintaining and repairing all equipment (including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance), acting as turn leader (where appropriate), plus being available to assist in other shops and handling certain administrative and record keeping functions.

Be proficient in all aspects of equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment, including but not limited to Wire Feeders/Lance, Shotcrete pumps, shooters, Q-Vibe burners, forklifts, standard dry guns, Lasers, gas and diesel engines etc.
• Perform pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic and electrical repairs to equipment.
• Read schematics and diagrams.
• Keep equipment clean and in working order.

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
• Minimize usage of consumables

Operate as turn leader, where appropriate

• Supervise work team during shift
• Communicate with Management regarding performance or policy compliance issues

Assist in administrative/record keeping functions

• Record consumable parts usage and monitor inventory of parts
• Complete turn paperwork and submit it as required by Management
• Maintain BOF record keeping and field trial reports

Assist in the training and development of new employees

• Demonstrate preventive maintenance and basic trouble shooting for new hires.
• Assist in orientation process for new hires and actively advocate safety awareness.
• Demonstrate proper equipment usage and knowledge of product application.
• 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 Shotcreting, 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 Shop Supervisor and other managers.
• Assist in the testing of new products, provide feedback.
• Identify new sales opportunities, suggest new ideas.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge: A high school diploma. Five years progressive experience in Steel Mill Service positions, previous steel-making or other related experience. Comprehensive knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity and electronics, personal computer, and lasers. Complete knowledge of Company products, applications and equipment.

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.

Physical & Mental: 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 gather, organize and analyze data, draw conclusions and handle a high level of stress.

General: May require working rotating shifts, emergency call outs, and overtime. Must be able to operate all equipment such as forklift, shooter, gun, caster equipment, laser, etc. Must wear all required safety gear. May be required to travel.

Working Relationships:

Internal: Employees in work group, Sales and Marketing managers, Technology, Human Resources, Customer Service, Purchasing, senior managers, etc.

External: Customer employees - especially management, suppliers of parts, safety equipment, materials, etc.