Mechanic 1st Class

About the role

Covia is seeking a dynamic Mechanic to join the Operations team at its Junction City, GA location. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining production equipment and ensuring quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on production equipment and takes corrective action.
• Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Examines, tests, and measures products from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and records data on appropriate forms.
• Makes preventive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor, and takes appropriate action.
• Analyze and record the cause of production delays on daily maintenance reports.
• Conveyer Belt Repair and Regular Maintenance: Clean, repair, and rebuild pumps, cylinders, solenoids, and air valves.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Bearings
• Ambitious and self-motivated worker
• Able to prioritize work schedule to execute in order of importance
• Must be able to cut and weld (stick, mig, oxy/act, plasma, etc.)
• Electrical experience is preferred
• Available to be on-call
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools, read blueprints, service bulletins, etc.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts or stay over shift if needed
• Commitment to our culture

Qualifications

• Must be available to be on-call
• Must have knowledge of bearings
• Must have electrical experience (preferred)
• Must be able to cut and weld (stick, mig, oxy/act, plasma, etc.)
• Must be able to use hand tools and trades type tools, read blueprints, service bulletins, etc.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts or stay over shift if needed
• Must be able to analyze defects and take corrective action
• Must be able to prioritize work schedule to execute in order of importance

Skills

• Electrical experience (preferred)
• Willingness to work rotating shifts or stay over shift if needed
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools, read blueprints, service bulletins, etc.
• Knowledge of bearings
• Ability to analyze defects and take corrective action
• Ability to prioritize work schedule to execute in order of importance

Benefits

The successful candidate will enjoy excellent healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage. Additionally, there is a 401K plan with company matching, paid time off, and holidays, disability plans, life insurance, and AD&D. Employee assistance programs are also available. The organization is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering a diverse workforce and equal opportunity for all.

Pay

Competitive salaries are offered, along with advancement opportunities and a full range of benefits.

Schedule

Rotating shifts and availability for on-call duties are required.