Refractory Installer - Heavy Industrial Entry Level

Minerals Technologies • Middletown, OH

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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 $2.1 billion in 2024. This position involves applying refractory materials using specialized equipment to line and repair furnaces, ladles, and other high temperature equipment within a steel mill environment. Candidate will also be mixing materials and maintaining equipment and tools. Must be mechanically inclined and be able to work in extreme temperatures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to speak and read English
• Previous steel-making or other related experience preferred but not required
• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience strongly preferred
• Communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, judgment/problem-solving, safety awareness
• Ability to lift up 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
• Valid Drivers License is required
• May require working rotating shifts, emergency call outs, and overtime
• Must wear all required safety gear
• May be requested to travel

Nice To Haves

• Previous steel-making or other related experience
• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience

Responsibilities

• Apply material (product) and use all relevant equipment as required
• Follow all standard operating procedures regarding equipment and applications of product
• Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance
• Maintain all equipment in working order, with clean appearance
• Maintain a strong focus on satisfying the customer
• Maintain a positive profile with the customer
• Actively participate in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees