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Electrical Maintenance Technician

Minerals Technologies · Canaan, CT

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

Tools it names
PLC, Welding, 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 14 other live reliability postings in Connecticut.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Welding 47%
  • ✓ Team leadership 40%
  • ✓ PLC 33%

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

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Lifts up to 50 lbs

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Job Summary

The duties of this position are to troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade equipment when required and provide preventive maintenance for the electrical components, processes, equipment, facilities and infrastructure within the facility. This will also include the knowledge and ability to work on the sites' main electrical distribution and infrastructure. Experience with PLCs and high voltage (480V) required.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, electrical schematics/diagrams to perform required maintenance and service.
  • ◆Draws, upgrades, and updates electrical schematics as necessary.
  • ◆Performs electrical skills to inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems for plant equipment.
  • ◆Installs and/or removes electric drive components as needed.
  • ◆Runs pipe and wire to new and existing systems as needed.
  • ◆Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant equipment/systems issues.
  • ◆Communicates with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding electrical issues as needed.
  • ◆Records pertinent labor information from work shift.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Assists mechanical staff as needed.
  • ◆Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: The ability to read and speak English, National Electric Code, electrical skills and industrial equipment/systems are required. Knowledge of computers is preferred. Experience with PLCs and high voltage (480V) required.

While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically required to have the ability to exert physical strength during the work shift as needed, coordinate movements, use repetitive motions, have the ability to operate mobile equipment, regularly stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, kneel, lift, twist, push and pull throughout a work shift, work in confined spaces, have manual and finger dexterity, select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties, read, write, listen, speak and understand English, follow all instructions and other oral/written information, visually inspect equipment/work area, complete paperwork and other documentation accurately, identify, analyze, troubleshoot and solve equipment/work area issues using electrical/mechanical knowledge and skills, react quickly as needed, use judgement to determine when additional resources are needed to address issues, communicate effectively with others, record labor distribution information from the work shift in writing and/or on a personal computer, be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment, work independently and as a team with others, and use, monitor and adjust equipment and related processes. Ability to instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others and infrequently lift up to 50 pounds is preferred.

Must be able to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems effectively, read wiring schematics/diagrams, run pipe and wire to new and existing systems, and remove and install electric drive components. Must have the ability to acquire and use mechanical skill/knowledge such as welding, use of pipe threading machines, bandsaws, hand tools and drills.

Being under general supervision, the employee is expected to be self-directed, take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and complete required work without prompting from the supervisor. Additionally, the employee is expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments, perform multiple tasks a

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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: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: USA | Canaan, CT

Pay range: $34.99-$48.78 per hour

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
  • •Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, Personal Days, and Sick Days
  • •This position is overtime eligible and we offer quarterly plant incentives

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.

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