Wet Side Operator

Overview

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metal casting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation.

We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.

We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

Company:
Specialty Minerals Inc., a Minerals Technologies company, is the largest supplier and global leader in providing Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) and Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) specially designed for customers' application needs.

Position: PCC Wet Side Operator

Location: Adams, Massachusetts

Pay Rate: $34.19/hr

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

This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required.

Job Summary

The PCC Wet Side Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating carbonating, slaking, screening, drying, and heat-aging systems used in the production of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) products. This position monitors automated process controls, performs quality assurance testing, maintains production records, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Production Operations

• Operate slaking, carbonating, screening, drying, and heat-aging systems to produce PCC products in accordance with established production schedules, quality standards, and operating procedures.
• Utilize automated process control systems to monitor and adjust production processes.
• Operate Ultra-Pflex® heat-aging circuits.
• Operate #4 and #5 Albacar® drying circuits.
• Continuously monitor production equipment, instrumentation, and system performance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Observe and evaluate product characteristics to verify compliance with quality specifications.
• Perform product changeovers, including flushing lines, adjusting valves, and ensuring proper product routing to designated storage tanks.
• Perform utility and support functions as assigned in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Rotate into Outside Operator responsibilities, including sampling work-in-process (WIP) materials on both Wet Side and Dry Side operations.
• Maintain accurate production records and enter production data, quality results, and work orders into company computer systems.

Quality Control

• Conduct and interpret quality control tests to ensure adherence to product specifications.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to evaluate production performance and quality trends.
• Identify process deviations and take appropriate corrective actions in accordance with established procedures.

Housekeeping and Equipment Care

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Clean PCC production areas according to established SOPs, including work performed at elevated heights and the operation of high-pressure water and vacuum systems.
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities as needed.

Communication and Teamwork

• Accurately record and communicate production, labor, equipment, and operational information at shift turnover.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, packaging, and quality personnel to support operational objectives.
• Train and mentor employees as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence

• Actively…