Refractory Maintenance Mechanic
Minerals Technologies · McMinnville, OR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Chemicals
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A technician-level reliability role at Minerals Technologies (chemicals) in McMinnville, OR. 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, 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 41 other live reliability postings in Oregon.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 38%
- Welding 33%
- Root cause 31%
- ✓ Team leadership 24%
- Robotics 21%
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Job Summary
The Steel Mill Service Team of MINTEQ provides all of the advantages of working for a global organization, with locations around the world, whilst being part of a local team.Working closely with our project managers and with our local service team in North America, at our steel industry customers as Technician you will have to provide a good service for our equipment installation, organizing spare parts and giving qualified service in case of any problems with our equipment on site.
Responsibilities
Equipment Production & Installation• Support of project managers for the realization of customized systems, refractory and laser business• Installation and wiring of control cabinets• Installation and cabling of our machines• Selection, supervising and tracing of suppliers reg. purchased components and services (outsourcing when high workload)• Perform troubleshooting of Minscan operation• Correction of the equipment documentation• Perform all maintenance and scheduled PM of equipment• Training of customer on operation of Minscan LSC-units and systems Service • Support of crew leaders reg. technical problems with our machines• Organizing of spare parts, parameterization, installation and commissioning on site, if necessary• Analysis of weak points and faults and the development of improvements in order to increase durability and availability• Customer support at worldwide-located customer or via Telephone, Email, remote control etc.
Responsibilities
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned.
Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities
to this job at any time.
Qualifications
- ✓Completed education as electrician or mechatronic
- ✓Ability to change piping in material flow system
- ✓Able to read and understand wiring diagrams of PLC and I/O systems
- ✓Basic knowledge in the field of control technology (Siemens SIMATIC S7), able to load programs into controllers, checking functions, fault finding, doing backups etc.
- ✓Basic knowledge in the field of computer technology, able to install windows systems, install software, checking functions, fault finding, doing backups etc.
- ✓Basic knowledge about pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- ✓Knowledge of standard PC-programs like MS Word, Excel, Outlook or PowerPoint etc.
- ✓Good English knowledge, particularly technical terminology
- ✓The ability and confidence to work with international customers and colleagues
Physical Abilities: Ability and willingness to undertake business travels within North America
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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: Steel Mill Laborer
Location: USA | McMinnville, OR
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.