Minerals Technologies Inc. Hiring for Maintenance Technician Manufacturing Performance Materials at Lethbridge, AB Full Time

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a resource- and technology-based company that develops, produces and markets worldwide a broad range of specialty mineral, mineral-based and synthetic mineral products and related systems and services. The Company has three reportable segments: Specialty Minerals, Performance Materials and Refractories. MTI provides a business environment and promotes a culture that encourages all employees to contribute to our success. We have long been committed to the recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified people. We recognize that MTI’s ability to provide the highest caliber of products and services is enhanced by a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and countries in which we work.

The Performance Materials segment is a leading supplier of bentonite and bentonite-related products, as well as chromite and leonardite, to industrial and consumer markets globally. Products offered by the Performance Materials segment include specially formulated green sand bond solutions for metalcasting, additives for powdered laundry detergent formulation, and pet litter. This segment operates more than 25 mining or production facilities worldwide. The Performance Materials segment also provides products for non-residential construction, environmental and infrastructure projects worldwide. It serves customers engaged in a broad range of construction projects, including site remediation, concrete waterproofing for underground structures, liquid containment on projects ranging from landfills to flood control, and drilling applications including foundation, slurry wall, tunneling, water well and horizontal drilling.

What We Offer:
Highly attractive pay in a skill-based structure

World Class Supplemental Health/Dental plans

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid vacation & holidays

MTI Business Segment: Performance Materials

Position: Maintenance Technician

Location: Canada | Lethbridge, Alberta,

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Follows job instruction to meet all established standards for labour, material utilization and product quality.

Ensure equipment runs at expected speed with minimal down time

Maintain electrical and mechanical reliability of bulk handling packaging lines

Create and maintain a Preventative Maintenance program

Troubleshoot

Continuous improvement through root cause elimination

Small capital projects

Acts in a leading role for facility improvements and facility maintenance

Train operators on operation and maintenance of equipment

Actively involved with new product development that may impact the manufacturing and packaging process

Interface with vendors on the possible purchase of equipment and facility needs

Maintain proper documentation for the dust collector system

Works with Line-Lead person on insuring weight scales are consistently providing proper data

Responsible for proper mixture of scent chemicals and additives

Create and maintain an active spare parts list

Follows and actively promotes safe work, good housekeeping and hygiene practices within the context of current or future legislation and Normerica Safety program

Attends all monthly group safety talks and alerts the Company of any safety hazard or housekeeping hygiene concerns

OE/Lean

Acts as resource and champion for department continuous improvement activities

Other Duties & Responsibilities

As assigned to meet business demands

Qualifications/Requirements

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Education:
HS Diploma or Equivalent

Experience Required:
Electrical

Millwright

Welding

Mechanical

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
PLC knowledge/experience is strongly preferred

Travel: n/a

Working Conditions:
Warehouse/manufacturing environment

EOE