Maintenance 3

Covia•Marston, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Covia is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 3 for its Marston, North Carolina location. The role is accountable for the safe and productive operation of the plant and requires aptitude across multiple maintenance disciplines, as well as proficiency operating equipment associated with all plant functional areas. The mechanic performs preventative maintenance, repairs conveyors, drive mechanisms, pumps, and blowers, troubleshoots equipment failures, and welds and fabricates parts. The role also includes safe operation of heavy equipment, rigging and lifting, benchwork, housekeeping, participation in safety and informational meetings, and other assigned duties. The position requires understanding the plant’s basic flow sheet and the operation and purpose of its equipment. Covia’s culture is guided by Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage. Team members are expected to follow Life-Saving Rules, build high-performing teams, focus on customers, demonstrate a growth mindset, and do the right thing. Covia supports an inclusive and respectful workplace and provides equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
English literacy, both verbal and written.
Ability to read and understand parts schematics and blueprints for maintenance fabrication and ordering or replacing parts.
Previous experience within mining operations.
Prior exposure to and understanding of operational equipment.
Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment adequately.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, including previous experience identifying and managing risks.
Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver set targets.

Nice To Haves

Sand mining experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all work safely and in a timely manner, including participating in pre-job safety discussions before major maintenance tasks and conducting a Last Minute Risk Assessment before starting a task.
Perform preventative maintenance, including handling and replacing oils and greases, replacing and disposing of materials, replacing pinch valve boots, repacking pump glands, plumbing, patching, and changing V-belts.
Maintain belt conveyors, bucket elevators, and screw conveyors, including bearings, pulleys, belt splicing, and rollers.
Repair and replace drive mechanisms and components, including sheaves, pulleys, chains, sprockets, reducers, motors, motor bearings, shafts, couplings, and arbors; align motor shafts, couplings, and shafts.
Replace worn components in pumps and blowers, including liners, impellers, fans, wear sleeves, shafts, and bearings.
Diagnose mechanical and equipment failures, including motor, fuse, bearing, and excessive-wear issues.
Select appropriate welding rods and weld different metals and thicknesses in multiple positions; use blueprints to fabricate items and operate a cutting torch.
Use measuring and maintenance equipment, including dial indicators, verniers, calipers, micrometers, and TPM equipment.
Participate in housekeeping, safety, and informational meetings and related activities, including Natural Work Team and WHC activities.
Work productively and arrange work priorities.
Understand the plant’s basic flow sheet and the operation and purpose of each type of equipment.
Operate Bobcats, loaders, and/or cranes safely and properly.
Select appropriate lifting equipment and use proper rigging hand signals.
Use maintenance tools and materials safely and properly, including selecting and identifying them by nomenclature.
Perform filing, reaming, tapping, drilling, pipe fitting, and other benchwork activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.