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Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shifts

Minerals Technologies · Adams, MA

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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, Root cause, Welding

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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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Pay: $30.00/hr - $57.00/hr based on experience

Shifts Available: 2nd Shift - 2pm - 10pm3rd Shift - 10pm - 6am

Job Summary

The basic purpose of this position is to maintain all aspects of plant equipment, conducting preventive maintenance and repairs, and performing varied maintenance duties necessary to ensure continuous operation of the production facilities.

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.

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, millwrighting, pneumatics, hydraulics, rigging, and electrical skills to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment/systems as needed.
  • ◆Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant equipment/systems.
  • ◆Communicates with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding equipment/system issues as needed.
  • ◆Receives assignment from supervisor or group leader for particular emergency or maintenance repair to minimize production downtime and expedite production.
  • ◆May be required to repair various process equipment, power transmission equipment, pumps, valves, piping, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or instrument systems.
  • ◆Must be proficient in trade skills such as welding, rigging, use of tools, and testing devices, fabrication, lubrication, set up and calibration.
  • ◆Performs preventive maintenance inspections and performs or recommends repairs. Recommends preventive maintenance programs, spare parts

requirements

and suggested inventory levels.

  • ✓May be required to fill in for group leader or supervisor during vacations or absences.
  • ✓Assumes a leadership role by promoting a positive work environment/attitude.
  • ✓Required to complete simple and emergency work orders.
  • ✓Required to utilize established company computer systems to find repairable spares, inventory items, complete time card entries and sign out parts.
  • ✓Identifies required parts from equipment drawings.
  • ✓Ability to read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints.
  • ✓Assists in troubleshooting equipment problems and finding root cause of failure.
  • ✓Leads major repair projects to be completed by maintenance team, ensuring successful completion.
  • ✓Records pertinent labor information from work shift.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Performs pipefitting, plumbing, and carpentry skills to repair plant equipment/systems as needed.
  • ◆Trains others in job duties/skills.
  • ◆Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of the English language and advanced mechanical/electrical skills and industrial equipment/systems are required. Knowledge of computers is preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically required to have the ability to exert physical strength throughout the work shift, 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 dexterity, lift materials weighing up to and including 50 pounds, 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 judgement and mechanical/electrical 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 d

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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.

Location: Adams, Mass.

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

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