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Maintenance Technician

Minerals Technologies · Neenah, WI

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
8+ years
Industry
Chemicals
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Minerals Technologies (chemicals) in Neenah, WI. Is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

They ask for
8+ years
Tools it names
Lean, 5S, Welding, Casting, Tooling, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 119 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 122 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.

Experience asked
More than usual (8+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 49%
  • PLC 48%
  • ✓ Welding 43%
  • Robotics 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 8+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Job Summary

The Maintenance technician is responsible for all preventive equipment, facility general maintenance, maintains maintenance inventory, troubleshoot and diagnosis solutions to keep the operations department on time to support customers’ changing schedules, a team player who wants to be an integral part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, building drawings, and electrical schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
  • ◆Inspects, diagnoses and troubleshoots plant equipment/system problems. Performs advanced mechanic skills including, but not limited to, welding, cutting, lubrication, repair power transmission equipment, mill righting, pneumatics, hydraulics, and rigging to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment/systems as needed.
  • ◆Plans for new or modified installation of electrical systems that minimize waste and comply with all electrical codes.
  • ◆Fabrication of bending, welding, fitting, and etc. to keep the plant on time and safe
  • ◆Looks for safety improvement ideas and bring ideas forward to manager.
  • ◆Replace control and distribution apparatus such as control switches and relays
  • ◆Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
  • ◆Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces process control instrumentation.
  • ◆Partners with the team to maintain variable control cost (VCC) inventory and make recommendations on part replacement, critical parts to have on the site, and keeps the (VCC) room and warehouse clean, tidy, and accurate with the help of the Con Bon system.
  • ◆Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
  • ◆Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
  • ◆Support the production schedule and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant and equipment/systems. Communicate with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding equipment/system issues as needed.
  • ◆Other duties include Maintaining appropriate EHS requirements, non-routine task reviews, residual risk reduction, following and reviewing EHS standards and guidelines, working with the plant manager to source timely and cost-effective spare parts and stock; coordinating and directing contractor work onsite.

OE/Lean: The Maintenance Technician will work with the plant operations team to develop, follow, and audit standard work, participate in 5S, Gemba walks, Operating Excellence programs and other lean practices.

Responsibilities

The maintenance technician, from time to time, may be required to help with operations/productions, as deemed appropriate by the operations manager.

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.

requirements

to repair, and source repair items.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can not only follow the current maintenance schedules but look for opportunities to increase plant reliability while taking steps to reduce costs through

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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: American Colloid Company (ACC) , a Minerals Technologies company, is well known for establishing the global standard for premium foundry-grade bentonite and green sand molding materials for the metalcasting industry since 1927.

Job Title: Operator

Location: Neenah, WI

What We Offer

  • •Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
  • •Health/Dental/Vision plans - Eligible 1st day of employment
  • •401k company match
  • •Life Insurance
  • •Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
  • •Educational Assistance
  • •Employee Assistance Plan

Sign On Bonus Eligible - $1500 total Bonus!

Growth Opportunity: This position operates within our High Performance Work System, providing employees with opportunities to develop new skills, advance into higher-level roles, and increase their earning potential based on performance and capability.

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.

Additional Benefits at our Neenah Plant

  • •Company paid uniforms
  • •Company paid steel toe boot program

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

At least 8 years’ experience maintaining industrial equipment (Blowers, augers, elevators, conveyor, air valves/pressure sensors, and etc.). Knowledge of millwright, welding, industrial electrical systems, mechanical, fabrication, hydraulic, lock-out tag out required. Experience with bulk/powder handling equipment a plus. Experience maintaining dilute and dense phase pneumatic conveying systems a plus. Ability to troubleshoot, determine

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