Mechanic

Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia’s rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.

COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING AND PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) WHERE WE WORK, WITH WHOM WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE.  We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia’s business growth objectives.  Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Mechanic who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Tamms, IL location.

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Practice all facets of the safety and health policies while adhering to the SLAM risk method within the sphere of all tasks
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to all safety procedures concerning the maintenance mechanic position, including but not limited to, the (NFPA70E-Based) arc flash electrical hazards safe work practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform a Pre-Task Risk Assessment or JSA (Job Safety Analysis) utilizing the Covia Corporation Slam Risks Checklist program.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to all Federal and local – site specific Lockout & Tag-out procedures for working on or testing mobile and or stationary machinery and equipment.
• The ability to work from elevated work platforms and ladders using personal protection equipment such as, full body safety harnesses and lanyards.
• Working in confine spaces such as, the internal spaces of grinding mills, crushers, tanks and silos, cyclones and dust collectors.
• Working with dust filtration equipment such as, replacing dust bags and cartridges in dust collectors.
• Layout and fabrication of items such as, guards, chutes, etc. from rough sketches and dimensions.
• Other duties as assigned or required by supervisor.

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of experience minimal in the servicing and repair of power transmission components such as, sprocket, chain, belt and gear drives.
• Five years of experience minimal in the servicing and repair of bulk handling equipment such as, screw conveyors, bucket elevators and pneumatic conveying equipment.
• Welding skills consisting of: Vertical and overhead welding, oxy and acetylene welding and cutting.
• The ability to utilize basic test instruments to locate problems.
• The ability to troubleshoot 110/ 240 volt and 480 volt controls, starters and motors.
• To be available for scheduled 24 hour call out.

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K
• Vacation Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success.  Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace.  We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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