Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI)

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. 

Why Intern at MTI?

Job Summary:

The Mining Intern will support mining operations, engineering projects, and continuous improvement initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a mining environment. Working alongside mining professionals, operations personnel, and technical teams, the intern will assist with data collection, project work, operational analysis, safety initiatives, and process improvement efforts that support safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with mining, quarry, and operational improvement projects.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report mining and production data.
• Support efforts related to mine planning, drilling, blasting, material movement, and resource utilization.
• Participate in operational reviews to identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Assist with surveying, mapping, inventory tracking, and field observations as required.
• Support environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation related to assigned projects.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, environmental, and safety personnel on cross-functional initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement activities.

OE/Lean: 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work in a combination of office, laboratory, manufacturing, or other operational environments depending on assigned projects and business needs.

Responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, and using standard office equipment including computers, telephones, printers, and copiers. The position may also require interaction with manufacturing equipment, laboratory instruments, production processes, or outdoor work areas under the supervision of Company personnel.

The employee will regularly communicate with internal and external stakeholders through face-to-face interactions, telephone calls, electronic communications, and written correspondence.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, steel-toed footwear, high-visibility clothing, and other site-specific PPE, may be required when entering manufacturing, laboratory, or field locations. Adherence to all MTI safety policies, procedures, and training requirements is mandatory.

Work Hours:

Work schedule will be established based on business needs and the intern's academic schedule and availability.

Safety Training: 

New employees hired into this position will receive New Employee Safety Training through the Company's learning management system.

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