Mechanic 1st Class

Covia•McIntyre, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Covia is seeking a Mechanic 1st Class for its McIntyre, Georgia location. The role is accountable for safe and productive plant operation and requires aptitude across multiple disciplines, including proficiency with equipment associated with all functional areas of the plant. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses equipment failures, repairs and maintains conveying and other mechanical systems, and carries out welding and fabrication work. The position also requires safe, efficient work practices, maintaining clean work areas, and understanding the plant’s basic flow sheet and equipment purposes. Covia’s work is guided by its core values of Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage. Team members are expected to follow the Life-Saving Rules, build high-performing teams, focus on customers, demonstrate a growth mindset, and do the right thing. Covia supports a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a range of benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
English literacy, both verbal and written.
Prior exposure to or understanding of operational equipment in mining or heavy industry.
Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment adequately.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, including prior experience identifying and managing risks.
Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver set targets.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on plant equipment.
Ability to weld using MIG and stick processes to pass a bend test, fabricate small projects, and use an oxy-acetylene torch for cutting.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience within mining operations, preferably sand.

Responsibilities

Perform all work safely and in a timely manner while adhering to corporate and site safety policies.
Perform preventive maintenance throughout the plant, including replacing and disposing of oils and greases and changing or repairing pumps.
Repair and maintain belt conveyors, bucket elevators, and screw conveyors, including bearings, pulleys, belt splicing, and rollers.
Replace or repair sheaves, pulleys, chain, sprockets, reducers, motors, motor bearings, shafts, and couplings.
Diagnose mechanical or equipment failures, including bad motors, blown fuses, seized bearings, excessive wear, and other mechanical problems.
Perform MIG and stick welding to a standard that passes a bend test; fabricate small projects and use an oxy-acetylene torch for cutting.
Maintain a clean work area during and after projects.
Work efficiently and productively while prioritizing projects and tasks.
Understand the plant’s basic flow sheet and the purpose of each piece of equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow the Life-Saving Rules, contribute to high-performing work teams, focus on customers, demonstrate a growth mindset, and do the right thing.