Crew Leader - Steel Mill Services

Minerals Technologies•East Chicago, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company. Minteq, a Minerals Technologies company, is the global leader in designing and delivering advanced technological solutions for a multitude of industrial applications. This position, Steel Mill Laborer, is located in East Chicago, IN. The Crew Leader assists in the overseeing of MINTEQ's day to day operation in the customer's shop. This includes covering for the Shop Supervisor during absences, assisting the Shop Supervisor with day to day duties, and, in some cases, directly supervising a team in a separate sub-operation in a shop.

Requirements

Progressive experience in Steel Mill Service positions, previous steel-making or other related experience.
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity and electronics, personal computer, and lasers.
Thorough knowledge of Company products, applications and equipment.
Outstanding technical, mechanical, leadership/influence, and performance management, plus strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly and work independently, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, decision-making, analysis and judgment/problem-solving, safety awareness and planning and organizing.
A high school diploma is required.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds (or more in certain shops).
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.
Must be able to operate equipment such as forklift, shooter, gun, caster equipment, wire feeder, laser, SEQUAD, etc.
Must wear all required safety gear.

Nice To Haves

May require working rotating shifts, emergency call outs, and overtime.
May require travel.
May be required to relocate for a future Shop Supervisor opening.

Responsibilities

Independently performs all duties of Shop Supervisor in their absence.
Assists Shop Supervisor with regular duties.
Performance management and training.
Safety – Actively participate in our on-going safety culture which include the following: Follow All Safety Requirements of the Host Mill, Clarity Net, Near Miss Reporting, Risk Assessment, Stop Card Program.
Control of labor hours.
Maintenance of equipment and inventory management.
Tracking and management of spare parts consumption.
Maintaining a strong focus on satisfying the customer.
In certain instances: directly supervise a work team that handles a separate product line, such as in the LMF area.
Performs other duties as assigned.