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. 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 Job Summary: The maintenance technician is responsible for the upkeep and ensuring all equipment is running efficiently and safely. Employees may be assigned to perform any task for which they have been qualified. Employees may also be assigned to positions for which they are working to become qualified as a portion of the training process. Location: Brantford, ON Entrance pay: $23.85 per hour Responsibilities Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure equipment runs at expected speed with minimal down time. Maintain electrical and mechanical reliability of bulk handling packaging lines. Diagnose issues and perform repairs on mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems. Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and inspections. Use CMMS to schedule maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Maintain accurate inventory levels of maintenance supplies and spare parts, ensuring timely reordering and Restocking through the CMMS. Continuous improvement through root cause elimination Small capital projects Train operators on operation and maintenance of equipment Other Duties & Responsibilities As assigned to meet business demands. Assist production operators to understand their needs and provide technical support. Train operators on the proper use and basic maintenance of equipment to prevent misuse and minor issues. Clean and organize maintenance shop as necessary on daily basis OE/Lean Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the reliability and efficiency of production equipment. Perform regular preventive maintenance tasks and ensure all machinery and equipment are in optimal working condition. Assist production operators to with autonomous maintenance procedures and checklist. Implement and sustain 5S principles in the maintenance area. 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: HS Diploma or Equivalent required. Licensing: The following certifications are preferred: Electrical Millwright Welding Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Proficient in using CMMS software for maintenance scheduling, record-keeping, and inventory management. PLC knowledge/experience is strongly preferred. Travel:n/a Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly exposed to dust, loud noise, height, confined spaces, very low and/or bright light, and outside weather conditions. 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. Requiring availability to address urgent repairs or emergencies. Safety Equipment: Safety equipment typically required while performing the duties of this job includes a personal red lockout/tagout lock, ANSI approved hard hat and safety glasses with side shields, safety boots/shoes with steel toe protection and metatarsal guards. Additional required equipment includes cut resistant gloves and dust masks when performing duties for cladder machines, and arm protectors and double leather palm work gloves when performing duties for core wire machines. Hearing protection is required when performing duties for the grinding operation and when welding, appropriate welding safety equipment is required. Additional personal protective equipment is available for use if a situation arises where it becomes required or if it is simply desired by the employee. Safety Training: A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is to be provided New Employee Training from a qualified individual, which consists of eight hours of classroom training and 16 hours of on the job training. It will include, but is not limited to, the following: forklift/mobile equipment operation and certification/licensing, hazard communication, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, electrical safety, lock out/tag out, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, fire fighting/extinguishers, machine safety, confined spaces, reporting of hazardous conditions, accidents, injuries, near-miss and property damage incidents, evacuation/emergency procedures, first aid, back injury prevention, and job/work area procedures. Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)enabled tools, to support certain aspects of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing applications, identifying candidates whose qualifications align with the role, scheduling interviews, or improving the overall efficiency and consistency of our hiring process. AI tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and confirmed by qualified human decisionmakers. We are committed to using AI responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws in Ontario and Canada, including privacy, human rights, and accessibility legislation. We take reasonable measures to ensure that AI tools are used in a fair, transparent, and nondiscriminatory manner. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, or if you have questions about the use of AI in recruitment, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Reason for Posting:Current vacancy.
Job Title
Maintenance Technician