Maintenance III

Covia is looking for a dynamic Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic III who will have a positive impact on the team at its Tunnel City, WI location. The Maintenance Mechanic III is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the plant and must possess aptitude for multiple disciplines and be proficient in the operation of equipment associated with all functional areas within the plant.

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Safety

• 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.
• If the worker has information that other persons need to know to fulfill their obligations or duties under the CFR, or to protect themselves from the risk of injury or illness, to give the information to the other persons
• Take any other reasonable and necessary course of action to ensure anyone is not exposed to an unacceptable level of risk
• Work or carry out the worker’s activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk
• Ensure, to the extent of the responsibilities and duties allocated to the worker or person, that the work and activities under the worker’s control, supervision, or leadership is conducted in a way that does not expose the worker or person or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk
• To the extent of the worker’s or person’s involvement, to participate in and conform to the risk management practices of the operation
• Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by a supervisor at the operation
• Work at the operation only if the worker is in a fit condition to carry out the work without affecting the safety and health of others
• Not do anything willfully or recklessly that might adversely affect the safety and health of someone else at the operation

General

• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors
• Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues
• 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

Operations  

• Perform plant maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs associated with all on-site equipment
• Fabricate new equipment or repair components for the plant’s machinery
• Cut/weld components within the plant
• Complete electrical component installations
• Maintain housekeeping in the plant
• Proactively manage equipment to ensure availability and reliability targets are met
• Assist in the planning maintenance tasks

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• 2-3 years of experience preferred. 

Desirable

• Training in industrial electricity & troubleshooting electrical control circuits
• Training in replacing and troubleshooting electrical motors
• Training in welding and metal fabrication
• Training in industrial fluid power and pumping systems
• Training in mechanical drives & power transmission
• Previous experience within mining operations (preferably sand)
• Previous experience in a maintenance role (at least two years)
• Previous exposure to preventative maintenance strategies
• Must be able to read manuals, blueprints, and electrical diagrams
• Demonstrated experience contributing to a team of professionals to deliver against set targets
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks

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