Maintenance Mechanic

Covia•Guion, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders. Covia is looking for a dynamic Maintenance Mechanic who will have a positive impact on the team at its Guion, AR location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
3-5 years of experience required.
Must be able to work in high places and confined spaces.
Must be receptive to overtime and call-outs.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must have completed an apprenticeship program, technical program, or have verifiable equivalent experience and training.
Must have possessed a valid welding certificate (e.g ASME 4G) for Flat, Horizontal, Vertical, and Inverted Stick Arc welding in the past 5 years.
Must be well versed on all aspects of safety.
Must be a self-starter and possess good verbal communication skills.
Must have adequate computer, writing and mathematical skills.
Must be able to read blueprints and mechanical drawings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a heavy industrial environment would be an asset.
Should be able to perform thickness testing.
Should understand what thermography is used for.
Should have a basic understanding of non-destructive testing.
Should possess some knowledge of CMMS Systems and be willing to correctly complete work orders and checklists including signing and dating.

Responsibilities

Comply with all company safety and environmental requirements in the performance of the job including participation and co-operation in safety meetings, safety inspections and incident and accident investigations.
Comply with company, state and governmental health and safety regulations at all times.
Complete and document Workplace Inspections in a timely manner.
Work on and maintain mobile equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance checks and report findings (both verbally and in writing).
Participate in the work order initiation and documentation process.
Install and maintain all types of bearings.
Install and maintain oil and grease seals and their applications.
Perform shaft alignments using precision alignment tools.
Perform chain and sprocket installation and alignments.
Perform belt and sheave installation and alignment.
Install and align all types of new equipment.
Disassemble and rebuild all types of crushing, screening and conveying equipment.
Perform rigging and crane operation with both stationary and mobile lifting equipment.
Install and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic piping systems, including the use of proper fittings and connectors.
Troubleshoot and repair all plant environmental equipment and demonstrate knowledge of dust collection and baghouse operations.
Service and perform all types of repairs to air compressors.
Ensure maintenance tools are kept in good condition, repaired or replaced when necessary.
Possess and maintain a complete set of personal hand tools as per the Company tool list.
Operate plant mobile equipment.
Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, etc.).
Perform all kinds of acetylene cutting and welding.
Use carbon arcing.
Fabricate and perform basic design of steel components and assemblies.
Perform thickness testing.
Troubleshoot and perform repairs to hydraulic systems.
Troubleshoot and perform repairs to pneumatics systems.
Perform post-job inspection to ensure a high level of housekeeping standards.
Upgrade skills by participating in vendor training.
Upgrade level of skills by participating in company-designated training.
Train on any new equipment installations.
Perform any other assigned tasks not specifically indicated.
Perform all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.