Licensed Electrical Maintenance Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shifts
Minerals Technologies · Adams, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Chemicals
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A technician-level reliability role at Minerals Technologies (chemicals) in Adams, MA. 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
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, PLC, Automation
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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 42 other live reliability postings in Massachusetts.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- EHS / safety 33%
- ✓ Welding 30%
- ✓ PLC 30%
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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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This plant: Minerals Technologies in Adams
3 other open roles at this site.
- Engineering Manager · Manufacturing · Manager
- 3rd Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing · Manufacturing · Supervisor
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shifts · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Minerals TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
The Electrical Maintenance Technician, under limited supervision, performs varied maintenance duties necessary to ensure continuous operation of the production facilities. Must be skilled in multi-trades to handle emergencies and perform routine maintenance work. Skills may include electrical work, instrumentation repair, pneumatic, mechanical work, etc. Must be comfortable working with heights.
Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical License Required
(NH license qualifies for reciprocity)
Relocation considered for experienced out of area candidates!
This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to
random drug testing as required.
Responsibilities
- ◆Reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, equipment drawings/blueprints, building drawings, and electrical/instrumentation schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
- ◆Identifies required parts from equipment drawings.
- ◆Inspects, diagnoses, and troubleshoots plant and mobile equipment/system problems.
- ◆Performs advanced electrical/instrumentation skills and basic mechanical skills including, but not limited to, process control, computer automation systems analysis, electrical control, conduit bending, welding, cutting, repairing power transmission equipment, pneumatics, rigging, and troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment/systems as needed.
- ◆Performs preventive maintenance inspections and performs or recommends repairs.
- ◆Develops and follows standard work for preventive maintenance programs and recommends spare parts
requirements
and suggested inventory levels.
- ✓Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant and mobile equipment/systems.
- ✓Communicates with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding equipment/system issues as needed.
- ✓Leads major repair projects to be completed by maintenance team, ensuring successful completion.
- ✓May be required to fill in for Maintenance Supervisor during vacations or absences.
- ✓Utilizes established company computer systems to find MRO inventory items, historical information, issue inventory parts, and complete time card entries.
- ✓Records pertinent labor information from work shift.
- ✓Assumes a leadership role by promoting a positive work environment/attitude.
Responsibilities
- ◆Trains others in job duties/skills.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned.
- ◆Works safely and maintains the safety of coworkers.
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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: Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location: USA | Adams, Massachusetts
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.
Training Statement
Training may be conducted across various shifts; however, upon successful completion of the training period, the selected candidate will be assigned to either the 2nd or 3rd shift
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.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to speak and read English, National Electric Code (Master Electricians License), electrical skills, industrial equipment/systems, and basic mechanical skills are required. Working knowledge of computer systems and PLC programming skills are required. Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical License Required
While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically required to have the ability to exert physical strength throughout the work shift as needed, coordinate movements, use repetitive motions, have the ability to operate mobile equipment, regularly stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, crouch, 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 mechanical/electrical knowledge and skills, react quickly as needed, use judgment to determine when additional resources are needed to address issues, commun