Maintenance Technician
Minerals Technologies · Baton Rouge, LA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Chemicals
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Minerals Technologies (chemicals) in Baton Rouge, LA. 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
- 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 27 other live reliability postings in Louisiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 61%
- ✓ Welding 29%
- SAP 25%
✓ = 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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Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance of the buildings and equipment that is conducive to safe and efficient manufacturing. May be used in general utility capacity as needed. Maintain clean, safe work environment. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Responsibilities
Follow all standard operating procedures regarding equipment and manufacturing of products, maintain and complete all paperwork, maintain area housekeeping and safety.
Perform preventative maintenance, metal fabricating, welding, plasma cutter and cutting torch. Perform general mechanical repairs, plumbing and basic electrical maintenance and repairs. Maintain spare parts and maintenance supply inventories.
Develop understanding of all mechanical equipment and the required preventive maintenance needed to maintain the equipment in good operating condition to allow for production to meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities
to this job at any time. Individual may have to fill in for production or quality roles as needed.
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.
High School diploma required
Physical
Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to withstand the physical pressures of constant standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, extremes of hot and cold, as well as carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects, work in environment of airborne dust particles, vibrations, and moving mechanical parts. Will work overtime as needed.
Safety Equipment : Standard PPE will be required including but not limited to safety glasses, hard hat, cut resistant gloves, high visibility clothing and safety shoes. In addition, flame retardant clothing will be required for welding and torching.
Safety Training: Training will be required for all aspects of the job,
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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: Maintenance Technician
Location: USA | Baton Rouge, LA
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.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Basic mechanical aptitude, basic electrical knowledge, blueprint reading, welding, and cutting skills. Previous manufacturing, forklift or other related experience. Communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, judgment/problem-solving, safety awareness.