Production Technician

Job Overview
High Divide Minerals has been a leader in producing the highest quality talc mineral for over 80 years. Since 1943, the company has pioneered talc mining and processing in Southwestern Montana. Today, High Divide Minerals utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to create a final product that exceeds customer specifications in attributes such as brightness, chemical composition, particle size, and more.

High Divide Minerals is looking for a dedicated and skilled Production Technician to join their team at their Dillon Montana Minerals processing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and experience operating process equipment. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring mineral processing is carried out efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety and product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate and maintain processes and packaging systems.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot process equipment.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Bagging and hand palletizing 50 lb. bags and filling bulk containers.
• Contribute to operational excellence initiatives, including 5S, TPM, Standard Work, Visual Work Systems, and Lean principles.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Prioritize job safety above all else.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Computer literacy (process control, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Forklift and or heavy equipment operation
• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting while being self-motivated.
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail to ensure product quality.

The role is focused on safety, product quality, and process efficiency, with a clear emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement. If you're interested in joining a team committed to excellence in production, this could be a great opportunity!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.06 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay
• Quarterly bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dillon, MT 59725 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dillon, MT 59725: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30