Maintenance Technician

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 First Shift Maintenance Technician who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Ottawa, MN. location.

$34.26-$36.32 per hour

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• 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
• Carry out the activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk
• 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

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Previous maintenance experience is required
• Previous experience in an industrial environment is a plus
• Basic computer skills and data entry are required
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is a plus
• Previous experience within mining operations a plus
• Must possess the ability to perform in a physically demanding environment

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability & Life Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

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, age, disability, or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

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