Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift
Minerals Technologies · Dyersburg, TN
- 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 Dyersburg, TN. 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, 5S, Root cause, PLC, Welding, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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 71 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 51%
- Team leadership 51%
- ✓ Welding 36%
- EHS / safety 29%
- ✓ Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, 5S, Casting, Packaging lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Minerals Technologies in Dyersburg
2 other open roles at this site.
- Plant Manager · Production · Manager
- Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift · Production · Supervisor
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Job Summary
The maintenance technician is responsible for the upkeep and ensuring all equipment is running efficiently and safely. Employees may be assigned to perform any task for which they have been qualified. Employees may also be assigned to positions for which they are working to become qualified as a portion of the training process.
Location: Dyersburg, TN | U.S.
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensure equipment runs at expected speed with minimal down time.
- ◆Maintain electrical and mechanical reliability of bulk handling packaging lines.
- ◆Diagnose issues and perform repairs on mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems.
- ◆Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and inspections.
- ◆Schedule maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
- ◆Maintain accurate inventory levels of maintenance supplies and spare parts, ensuring timely reordering and restocking.
- ◆Continuous improvement through root cause elimination
- ◆Small capital projects
- ◆Train operators on operation and maintenance of equipment
Responsibilities
- ◆As assigned to meet business demands.
- ◆Assist production operators to understand their needs and provide technical support.
- ◆Train operators on the proper use and basic maintenance of equipment to prevent misuse and minor issues.
- ◆Clean and organize maintenance shop as necessary on daily basis
responsibilities
to this job at any time.
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.
Education
HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
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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: Sivo , a Minerals Technologies company, is a global leader in private label and branded cat litter products. Our core technologies and deep application expertise, combined with global mineral reserves and integrated supply chain, allow us to deliver high-quality cat litter products worldwide at exceptional value.
Position: Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift
Location: USA | Dyersburg, Tennessee
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
- •Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the reliability and efficiency of production equipment.
- •Perform regular preventive maintenance tasks and ensure all machinery and equipment are in optimal working condition.
- •Assist production operators to with autonomous maintenance procedures and checklist.
- •Implement and sustain 5S principles in the maintenance area.
Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and
Licensing
Certifications related to Mechanical fabrication, welding, electrical or PLC are preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficient in using CMMS software for maintenance scheduling, record-keeping, and inventory management.
PLC knowledge/experience is required. Candidates must possess the ability to troubleshoot automated equipment through analysis of I/O inputs/outputs and ladder logic analysis. PLC programming ability is strongly preferred.
Travel: n/a
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly exposed to dust, loud noise, height, confined spaces, very low and/or bright light, and outside weather conditions.
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. Second (2nd) shift - 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Third (3rd) shift - 11 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. (Sunday night start - Friday morning).
Safety Equipment
Safety equipment typically required while performing the duties of this job includes a personal red lockout/tagout lock, ANSI approved hard hat and safety glasses with side shields, safety boots/shoes with steel toe protection and metatarsal guards. Additional required equipment includes cut resistant gloves and dust masks when performing duties for cladder machines, and arm protectors and double leather palm work gloves when performing duties for core wire machines. Hearing protection is required when performing duties for the grinding operation and when welding, appropriate welding safety equipment is required. Additional personal protective equipment is available for use if a situation arises where it becomes required or if it is simply desired by the employee.
Safety Training
A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is to be provided New Employee Training from a qualified individu
