Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Thompson Plant
6900 Madison Rd
Thompson, OH 44086, USA

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 Heavy Equipment Mechanic who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Thompson, OH location. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic
, you will maintain, diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as front-end loaders, bulldozers, skid steers, plant trucks, etc.

• Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy‑duty equipment & vehicles
• Diagnosing faults using computerized testing equipment
• Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts
• Repairing damaged equipment parts
• Performing major repair work as needed
• Testing and verifying correct operation of all repairs and adjustments
• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management
• Completing related paperwork and accessing databases required to complete job (work order, parts order, JSA, etc.) accurately and timely
• Performing other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Proven work experience as a Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Certification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or AA in Applied Diesel Technology, preferred.
• Knowledge of database software, internet software, & manufacturer software.
• Proficient use of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, diagnostic software and cranes and rigging equipment.
• Product knowledge of gas, diesel, electrical, electronic, and mechanical components.

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.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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