Maintenance I

About the role

Covia is seeking a dynamic Maintenance 1 individual to join our team at the Fort Smith, AR location. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our operations.

Responsibilities

• Comply with MSHA regulations and adhere to safety protocols.
• Evaluate tasks using the SLAM risk protocol and report near misses, unsafe acts, or injuries.
• Administer safety and health policies and implement the SLAM risk method.
• Operate and service equipment safely, reducing damage, downtime, and quality issues.
• Communicate with production supervisors and kiln operators about mechanical issues affecting production.
• Become competent in computerized maintenance work order and work history software.
• Aid in continuous improvement projects and assist in identifying areas for equipment improvement.
• Perform plant maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on all on-site equipment.
• Fabricate new equipment or repair components for plant machinery.
• Install electrical components.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the plant.
• Proactively manage equipment to meet availability and reliability targets.
• Assist in planning and performing maintenance tasks.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Literacy in English, both written and spoken.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous experience within plant operations, preferably in mineral processing.
• At least two years of experience in a maintenance role.
• Previous exposure to preventative maintenance strategies.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to a team to achieve set targets.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ball mills and kilns.
• Welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Knowledge of dust collection systems and associated fans.
• Understanding of industrial fluid power and pumping systems.
• Experience with mechanical drives and power transmission.
• Skills in replacing and troubleshooting electrical motors.
• Experience with industrial electricity and troubleshooting electrical control circuits.

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401K with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Disability plans and life/AD&D insurance.
• Employee assistance program.