Maintenance II

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 Maintenance 2 person who will have a positive impact on the operations team at its Lugoff, SC location. The Maintenance 2 position is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the plant and must possess aptitude for multiple disciplines and be proficient in the maintenance of equipment associated with all functional areas within the plant.

• Utilize acetylene torch and arc welding skills to repair and or modify plant equipment.
• Repair or fabrication of steel components.
• Repair or replacement of plant piping structures.
• Repair or enhance efficiencies of industrial machinery and/or heavy equipment.
• Repair or enhance efficiencies of industrial machinery and/or heavy equipment.
• Utilize literature/documentation in the repair of industrial machinery.
• Communicate with operations personnel in a positive manner to minimize downtime and improve efficiencies.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
• Establish and/or maintain an environment to fulfill customer requirements and plant specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Possess good mechanical knowledge, welding & fabrication ability, etc.
• Experience operating forklift and front-end loader.
• Must have basic knowledge of machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 - 100 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations, a flexible schedule, and other duties as required.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Ability to learn basic electrical skills.
• Ability to learn precision measuring methods.

• Previous experience in a maintenance role (at least two years).

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.

• 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.

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Disability plans and Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

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