Wire Production Operator - 3rd Shift

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: Wire Production Operator

Location: USA | Canaan, Connecticut

Pay Range
: $27.59 - $36.68 per hour

Job Summary

The basic purposes of this position are to manage the flow of materials/product into and out of the department and operate equipment/machinery to produce granular calcium metal, calcium wire, and finished wire product meeting all specifications to fulfill customer needs.

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

Shift Requirements: The Wire Production Technician will be required to work on 1st, 2nd or 3rd shifts depending on both customer demand and production needs.

Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
:
Ability to speak and read English, math, computer systems, and mechanical aptitude is required.

Education
:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Hours
:
Must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime, holidays, and weekends, as necessary.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically exposed to dust, loud noise, outside weather conditions and hazardous materials, and may be exposed to high places. Works alone or as part of a team working in close proximity to others and works in close proximity with equipment.

EOE |

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.

MTI is an equal opportunities employer.