Process Automation Technician

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
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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: Process Automation Technician

Location: Lucerne Valley, CA

Compensation: $41.00 - $45.00 per hour

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
• Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, Personal Days, and Sick Days
• This position is overtime eligible and we offer quarterly plant incentives

The Process Automation Technician, under limited supervision, is responsible for maintaining the field instruments, motor controls, smart sensors, and input-output electronics that comprise our process automation system. Must be skilled in multi-trades to handle emergencies and perform routine maintenance work. Skills may include electrical work, instrumentation repair, mechanical work, etc. Works safely and actively promotes the safety culture and philosophy of MTI in all work activities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Adds, replaces and programs smart motor controls, such as variable frequency drives and soft starts.
• Adds, replaces, programs and calibrates smart field instruments and sensors, such as pressure emperature evel peed sensors.
• Leads the repair and upgrade of L and M Packers’ automation system, including programming of the PLC to modify timing and sequence. Maintains the electronics, networks, and sensors on these automated packaging lines.
• Assists with upgrades to the control system including installation of new instrumentation and programming of new motors.
• Maintains the plant’s camera & intercom systems.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and electrical/instrumentation schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and troubleshoots problems associated with the input & output electronics and networking that communicate with the plant’s PLCs. Must be able to use a multimeter for 4-20 loops and 120V troubleshooting.
• Identifies required parts from equipment drawings.
• Performs advanced electrical/instrumentation skills and basic mechanical skills including, but not limited to, process control, computer automation systems analysis, electrical control, and troubleshoots and repairs plant equipment/systems as needed.
• Communicate with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding equipment/system issues as needed.
• Assumes a leadership role by promoting a positive work environment/attitude.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Trains others in job duties/skills.
• Coordinates improvement opportunities with Mill and Maintenance…