Maintenance Technician (Jackson, AL)

Company Overview

Specialty Minerals Inc. is an international, research-based, mining, minerals/chemical company. Our Jackson AL plant manufactures a raw material used in the paper making process. Our facility operates 24/7 in continuous process flow. This plant operates with a self-directed employee team (managed remotely offsite).

Want an Opportunity to be Self-Directed? Capable of a Challenge?

Position Summary

Monday-Friday day shift plus providing support as required
$29.13/hour for full skill base completion
Continuous flow/batch chemical process (conveying equipment, pumps, motors, agitators, vessels, tanks) with automated process system – control room managed (PLC - Siemens S7)
Preventive maintenance system implementation/improvement and interface with operations for ongoing process improvements
Responsibilities also include fostering a total Productive Maintenance Environment.

Position Requirements

Team player – understands the benefits of a unified force
Safety conscious. Safety is the number one priority
PC skills will be required for monitoring/testing, administrative, financial, purchasing and record keeping responsibilities
Continuous improvement orientation
Strong industrial background with maintenance/electrical skills
Ability to understand, anticipate, and troubleshoot production & equipment issues, using skills to resolve
Highly motivated, success driven style
Ability to display integrity and act as an example employee to our customers
Lean Manufacturing background a plus
Regional travel (approximately 10-30%) required
Maintenance supervisor / Project Management experience
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to bend, stoop, climb a ladder, and use catwalks of various heights
Must be a dependable worker as independent work is the norm

What we Offer

Health/Dental/Vision plans at competitive rates
401k company match
Life Insurance – You and your dependents
Short/Long Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Gift Matching programs for qualified organizations
Wellness Program
Group discount rates for Home/Auto insurance
Employee Assistance Plan

Ready to Apply?
Submit resume via email to alpaper53@yahoo.com, fax 610 882-1385 or mail to Human Resources, Shared Services Dept., Specialty Minerals Inc., 1 Highland Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017. No phone calls please. Only those meeting our requirements will be contacted. EOE