Steel Mill Refractory Application - Heavy Industrial Entry Level

Minerals Technologies•Braddock, PA

20d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Overview 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. 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 Position: Steel Mill Laborer Location: USA | Braddock, PA Starting Wage: $22.00/hour This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required. Job Summary 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. Responsibilities Major Duties & 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 OE/Lean Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving. Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. EOE | Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. IND123 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. MTI focuses on two major segments – Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions . Our Consumer & Specialties segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines. Our Engineered Solutions segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. 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.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have ability to speak and read English.
Skills & Abilities: Communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, judgment/problem-solving, safety awareness.
Physical: 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.
General: 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

Knowledge: Previous steel-making or other related experience preferred but not required.
Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience strongly preferred

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 participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.