Refractory Maintenance Mechanic
Minerals Technologies · Columbia, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Chemicals
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A technician-level reliability role at Minerals Technologies (chemicals) in Columbia, IN. Maintain a strong focus on satisfying the customer.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Casting
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 89 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 48%
- PLC 48%
- Welding 37%
- Root cause 24%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Minerals TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Apply material (product) and use all relevant equipment as required
- ◆Follow all standard operating procedures regarding equipment and applications of product
- ◆Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance
- ◆Maintain all equipment in working order, with clean appearance
- ◆Maintain a strong focus on satisfying the customer
- ◆Maintain a positive profile with the customer
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Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have ability to speak and read English.
Knowledge: Previous steel-making or other related experience preferred but not required. Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience strongly preferred
Skills & Abilities: Communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, judgment/problem-solving, safety awareness.
Physical: 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.
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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: Steel Mill Laborer
Location: USA | Columbia City, IN
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
This role is classified as safety sensitive. Candidates must pass a pre employment drug screen, including testing for THC, and will be subject to random testing.
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
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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