Minerals Production Technician
Minerals Technologies · Canaan, CT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Chemicals
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Minerals Technologies (chemicals) in Canaan, CT. In the role, the technician will operate the mobile and stationary equipment, collect samples, and load trucks and railcars.
- Tools it names
- Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 67 live postings that list pay, out of 1081 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live production postings in Connecticut.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $80k–$104k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 88%
- Lean 35%
- EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Minerals Technologies in Canaan
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Full description from Minerals TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
Minerals Technicians perform the essential role of operating one or more key production systems at the plant: Secondary Crushing and Drying, Screened Stone and Pulverized Stone. In the role, the technician will operate the mobile and stationary equipment, collect samples, and load trucks and railcars.
This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required.
Shift
Requirements
Minerals technicians operate a 24-hour per day operation. Regular shifts are 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities : Knowledge of commercial motor vehicles, the English language, and basic math is required. Knowledge of clerical procedures, manufacturing/production processes, and computers is preferred.
Education : High school diploma or equivalent required.
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.
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically exposed to dust, loud noise, outside weather conditions and hazardous materials, and may be exposed to high places. Works alone or as part of a team working in close proximity to others and works in close proximity with equipment.
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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: Specialty Minerals Inc . , a Minerals Technologies company, is the largest supplier and global leader in providing Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) and Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) specially designed for customers' application needs.
Position: Minerals Technician
Location: USA | Canaan, Connecticut
Pay Range: $30.00 – $31.98 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.