Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Covia; Guion (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Disability plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Covia in Guion, AR is seeking a Mobile Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair mobile equipment across our facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic systems, and support safety and environmental standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and an apprenticeship or equivalent training. This on-site position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Apprenticeship program or verifiable equivalent training.
• Welding certificate (ASME 4G) within past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and document work orders.
• Disassemble, repair, and rebuild crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
• Repair bearings, belts, seals, and lubrication systems.
• Operate plant mobile equipment and assist with rigging/crane tasks.
• Follow safety, health, and environmental regulations and participate in training.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Rigging and crane work

Welding

Precision measuring tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade apprenticeship or equivalent

Welding certificate (ASME 4G)

Tools

Welding equipment

Hydraulic tooling

Mobile cranes

CMMS systems

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Overview

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 Mobile Maintenance Mechanic who will have a positive impact on the team at its Guion, AR location.

Key Accountabilities

• To 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.
• Must comply with company, state and governmental health and safety regulations at all times.
• Must complete and document workplace inspections in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work on and maintain mobile equipment.
• Must be able to perform preventive maintenance checks and report findings, both verbally and in writing.
• Must participate in the work order initiation and documentation process.
• Must be well versed in the installation and maintenance of all types of bearings.
• Must possess a good knowledge of oil and grease seals and their applications.
• Must possess a good knowledge of lubricants and their uses.
• Must be able to perform shaft alignments using precision alignment tools.
• Must be able to perform chain and sprocket installation and alignments.
• Must be able to perform belt and sheave installation and alignment.
• Must be able to install and align all types of new equipment.
• Must be able to disassemble and rebuild all types of crushing, screening and conveying equipment.
• Must possess a high level of rigging skills and crane operation with both stationary and mobile lifting equipment.
• Must have experience and expertise in the installation and trouble‑shooting of pneumatic and hydraulic piping systems, including the use of proper fittings and connectors.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair all plant environmental equipment and demonstrate knowledge of dust collection and baghouse operations.
• Must be able to service and perform all types of repairs to air compressors presently in service.
• Ensures maintenance tools are kept in good condition, repaired or replaced when necessary.
• Must possess and maintain a complete set of personal hand tools as per the company tool list.
• Must be able to operate plant mobile equipment.
• Must be proficient in the use of precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, etc.).
• Must be proficient in all kinds of acetylene cutting and welding.
• Must be proficient in use of carbon arcing.
• Must be proficient with fabrication and basic design of steel components and assemblies.
• Must be proficient in all kinds of acetylene cutting and welding.
• 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.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and perform repairs to hydraulic systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and perform repairs to pneumatics systems.
• Must perform post‑job inspection to ensure a high level of housekeeping standards.
• Must be willing to upgrade skills by participating in vendor training.
• Must be willing to upgrade level of skills by participating in company‑designated training.
• Must be willing to train on any new equipment installations.
• Must be willing to perform any other assigned tasks not specifically indicated.
• Must perform all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment would be an asset.

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare benefits – medical, vision, dental.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off + paid holidays.
• Disability plans and life / AD&D.
• Employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.

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