Mechanic

Covia; Tamms, Chatham (IL, IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K matching

Vacation & holidays

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Covia in Elco, IL is seeking a dynamic Mechanic to support the Operations team. The role involves maintaining and repairing bulk handling equipment and conveyors, while following Covia safety policies.

The successful candidate will work from elevated platforms, perform pre-task risk assessments, and participate in lockout/tagout procedures. Availability for 24-hour callouts is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with cutting, welding, and fabrication is preferred.
• Experience operating and repairing various machinery.
• Some electrical knowledge is a plus (replacing fuses, motors).
• Available for scheduled 24-hour call-out.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery to ensure safe operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on bulk handling equipment.
• Adhere to safety procedures and Covia's risk methods.
• Participate in pre-task risk assessments and JSA.
• Work from elevated platforms with PPE as required.

Skills

Safety procedures

NFPA70E arc flash

JSA risk assessments

Lockout/Tagout

Elevated work platforms

Fabrication welding

Machinery maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Screw conveyors

Bucket elevators

Pneumatic conveying equipment

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 Mechanic who will positively impact the Operations team at its Elco, IL location.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Practice all facets of the safety and health policies while adhering to the SLAM risk method within the sphere of all tasks
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to all safety procedures concerning the maintenance mechanic position, including but not limited to, the (NFPA70E-Based) arc flash electrical hazards safe work practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform a Pre-Task Risk Assessment or JSA (Job Safety Analysis) utilizing the Covia Corporation Slam Risks Checklist program.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to all Federal and local - site specific Lockout & Tag-out procedures for working on or testing mobile and or stationary machinery and equipment.
• The ability to work from elevated work platforms and ladders using personal protection equipment such as, full body safety harnesses and lanyards.
• Layout and fabrication of items such as, guards, chutes, etc. from rough sketches and dimensions.
• Knowledge of servicing and repairing bulk handling equipment such as, screw conveyors, bucket elevators and pneumatic conveying equipment.
• The ability to make decisions on equipment repair.
• Other duties as assigned or required by supervisor.

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience in cutting, welding, and fabricating preferred
• Experience with operating and repairing various machinery
• Some electrical knowledge a plus (replacing fuses, motors, etc.)
• To be available for scheduled 24 hour call out.

Commitment to Our Culture:

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage-guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success-ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members are expected to:

• Live the Life-Saving Rules
• Build high-performing work teams
• Focus on customers
• Demonstrate a growth mindset
• Do the right thing, always

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

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

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

IND2

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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