Maintenance Technician

Covia; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Covia in Ottawa, MN is seeking a dynamic First Shift Maintenance Technician to support the Operations team. The role ensures safe, efficient maintenance of plant equipment and adherence to MSHA regulations.

You should have a High School diploma or GED and proven maintenance experience in an industrial setting. The environment is safety-focused and collaborative, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Previous maintenance experience required.
• Experience in industrial/mining environment is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and data entry required.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Comply with MSHA CFR regulations and safety procedures.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently to minimize downtime and quality issues.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and professionally.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Heavy equipment

Data entry

Physically demanding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 First Shift Maintenance Technician who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Ottawa, MN. location.

$34.26-$36.32 per hour

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Comply with applicable MSHA regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures applying to the worker or person that are part of a safety and health management system for the mine
• Carry out the activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to anunacceptable level of risk
• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors
• Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and qualityissues
• Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion
• Assist with any continuous improvement projects as necessary
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Previous maintenance experience is required
• Previous experience in an industrial environment is a plus
• Basic computer skills and data entry are required
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is a plus
• Previous experience within mining operations a plus
• Must possess the ability to perform in a physically demanding environment
• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability & Life Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. 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, age, disability, or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

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