MES Technician 2

Minerals Technologies•Lucerne Valley, CA

28d•$32 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. The company reported global sales of $2.2 billion in 2023. MTI focuses on two major segments - Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions. Our Consumer & Specialties segment offers technologically enhanced products to consumer-driven end markets plus specialty additives that become functional components in a variety of consumer and industrial goods. This segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines. The Household & Personal Care product line provides mineral-to-market products that serve consumer-oriented end markets including Pet Care, Personal Care, Fabric Care, Edible Oil, and Renewable Fuel Purification. Our Specialty Additives product line provides mineral-based technologies serving Paper, Packaging, Sealants & Adhesives, Paint & Coatings, Ceramics, Plastics, Food & Pharmaceutical markets. Our Engineered Solutions segment offers advanced process technologies and solutions that are designed to improve our customers' manufacturing processes and projects. This segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. Our High-Temperature Technologies product line offers specially formulated blends and technologies primarily for Foundry and Steelmaking industries. Our Environmental & Infrastructure product line provides waterproofing, water purification, remediation and other fluid management technologies for critical projects for Remediation, Water Purification, and Infrastructure. MTI is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees. In our offices around the world, our differences are respected and valued as essential to MTI's continued growth and innovation. Our goal is to ensure that all employees at MTI experience our workplace as a welcoming and respectful environment where they can achieve their full potential. Are you looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative team in a global mining and manufacturing organization? You will have an opportunity to work with an experienced group of professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow. The position of Mobile Equipment Shop Technician is a critical role in maintaining our mobile mining assets through safe execution of planned maintenance activities, troubleshooting downed equipment, and ensuring fleet reliability is maintained. This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required.

Requirements

Proficient in English and advanced mechanical/electrical skills.
Physical capabilities: lifting (up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs), operating equipment, manual dexterity, and working in confined spaces.
Strong troubleshooting, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Capable of instructing others and multitasking.
Must be adaptable, dependable, and maintain composure under pressure.
Required to follow safety and company procedures and complete necessary training.
Troubleshooting diesel and gas engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drivetrains.
Electrical systems installation and troubleshooting.
Welding, fabrication, flame cutting.
Lubrication methods and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 5 years of experience with industrial mobile equipment (e.g., haul trucks, loaders, dozers, forklifts, dump trucks).

Nice To Haves

Preferred: computer literacy and formal diesel mechanic or automotive mechanic training.
Formal trade training preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for repairing mobile equipment to a safe and usable condition.
Troubleshooting and repair of mobile mining equipment
Plans, organizes, and performs planned maintenance and repairs to mobile mining equipment
Documentation of maintenance activities performed
Position includes a progression from Technician 1 to Technician 4 based on skill development.
Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance on mobile equipment.
Perform welding, electrical troubleshooting, and repairs. .
Coordinate with external vendors for repairs and emergency part deliveries.
Act as fill-in team leader when management is unavailable.
Troubleshoot, repair, and modify all types of mobile equipment (e.g., golf carts to heavy mining loaders).
Handle computer tasks: time cards, parts issuance, vendor emails.
Train and lead junior technicians.
Use service and parts manuals for repairs.
Perform hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.
Refuel trucks and loaders.
Manage and store special order parts or stage parts for larger projects.
Perform other assigned duties as assigned.