Steel Mill Service Technician - Minerals Technologies
Peoria, IL 61641
About the Job
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world.
MTI focuses on two major segments – Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions.
Our Consumer & Specialties segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines.
Our Engineered Solutions segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines.
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.
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
Position: Steel Mill Laborer
Location: USA | Peoria, IL
The Gunner operates equipment in order to best apply MINTEQ products and performs basic equipment maintenance.
This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required.
Job Summary
The basic purpose of this position is to operate and maintain all necessary equipment in a Steel Mill Service location that has both wire and refractories related operations and equipment. In doing so, the SMS Technician ensures the most efficient & effective application of Minteq products, and delivery of services to the customer.
Apply material (product) and use all relevant equipment as required
- Follow all standard operating procedures regarding equipment and applications of product
- Assist in the rotation of product inventory
Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance
- Maintain all equipment in working order, with clean appearance
- Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment
- Complete all required paperwork during turn
Maintain a strong focus on satisfying the customer
- Maintain a positive profile with the customer
- Assist in new trials and testing of new products
Safety – Actively participate in our on-going safety culture which include the following:
- Follow All Safety Requirements of the Host Mill
- Clarity Net
- Near Miss Reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Stop Card Program
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:
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: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have ability to speak and read English.
Knowledge: Six months experience in Steel Mill Service, previous steel-making or other related experience. Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience. Basic knowledge of Company products, applications and equipment.
Skills & Abilities: Communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, judgment/problem-solving, safety awareness.
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 handle a high level of stress.
General:
- Valid Drivers License is required
- May require working rotating shifts, emergency call outs, and overtime.
- Must wear all required safety gear.
- May be requested to travel.
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