Mechanic

Covia•Tamms, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Covia is seeking a Mechanic to support the Operations team at its Elco, Illinois location. The role is responsible for maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment while following safety and health policies, including the SLAM risk method, task risk assessments, arc-flash safety practices, and applicable lockout/tagout procedures. Work includes fabricating items such as guards and chutes from sketches and dimensions, servicing bulk-handling equipment, and making decisions about equipment repairs. The mechanic must be available for scheduled 24-hour call-outs and may perform other duties assigned or required by the supervisor. Covia’s core values—Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide its work. 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 a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience operating and repairing various machinery.
Availability for scheduled 24-hour call-outs.
Ability to work from elevated work platforms and ladders using required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cutting, welding, and fabrication.
Some electrical knowledge, such as replacing fuses and motors.
Knowledge of servicing and repairing bulk-handling equipment, including screw conveyors, bucket elevators, and pneumatic conveying equipment.

Responsibilities

Follow safety and health policies and apply the SLAM risk method while performing tasks.
Follow safety procedures for maintenance mechanics, including NFPA 70E-based arc-flash electrical hazard safe-work practices.
Perform pre-task risk assessments or Job Safety Analyses using Covia’s SLAM Risks Checklist program.
Follow applicable federal and site-specific lockout/tagout procedures when working on or testing mobile or stationary machinery and equipment.
Work from elevated platforms and ladders using required personal protective equipment, including a full-body safety harness and lanyards.
Lay out and fabricate items such as guards and chutes from rough sketches and dimensions.
Service and repair bulk-handling equipment, including screw conveyors, bucket elevators, and pneumatic conveying equipment.
Make decisions about equipment repairs.
Be available for scheduled 24-hour call-outs.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.