Journeyman Millwright

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 highly motivated, skilled individual to fill the position of Journeyman Millwright at our Nepheline Syenite Operation located at the Blue Mountain facility. This is a day shift weekend position. The shifts are twelve hours rotating one week, Thursday through Sunday 7am to 7pm. The following week, Friday through Sunday 7am to 7pm.

The candidate will be required to perform the following duties:

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures and job requirements

• Dismantle machinery or equipment, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools
• Performs duties with a focus on safety, environmental compliance and equipment reliability
• Moves machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Assembles and installs equipment, such as shafting and conveyors using hand tools and power tools
• Constructs foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials, such as wood, cement, and steel.
• Installs and maintains fans and blowers
• Installs and maintains hydraulic systems
• Installs and maintains pneumatic systems
• Aligns machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, and plumb bobs
• Calculates and determines dimensions using various resources and tools
• Installs and maintains bearings, seals and packing
• Installs and maintains equipment drive components
• Assembles machinery and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Sets up equipment using precision testing equipment including using alignment devices working to close tolerances
• Sets up and operates all types of machine tools to drill, face, cut, turn, bore, mill and shape iron, steel and non-metallic materials and parts to precision tolerances
• Selects cables, ropes, chains, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook
• Operates mobile equipment including telehandler and forklifts as required.
• Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
• May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment.
• Inspects and examines equipment for defects and causes of failure
• Provides recommendations for equipment maintenance improvement to reduce equipment downtime and increase equipment reliability
• Make decisions based on measurable information including acceptable tolerances
• Weld, braze, solder and cut proficiently
• Installs and maintains compressors and pumps including appropriate PM’s for PSI Compressors
• Installs and maintains pipe systems and valves
• Assists in the development of accurate equipment Bill of Materials

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following value-based behaviors:

• Prioritizes Safety: Consistently upholds Covia’s safety standards, follows life-saving rules, and fosters a culture where safety is the foundation of all decisions and actions.

• Collaborates as a Team Player: Works effectively with colleagues, contributing to a high-performing team by fostering trust, accountability, and open communication.

• Focuses on Customer Success: Understands the importance of customer needs and actively seeks ways to provide value-driven mineral solutions that drive long-term partnerships.

• Embraces a Growth Mindset: Demonstrates adaptability, continuous learning, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, contributing to Covia’s long-term success.

• Acts with Courage and Integrity: Makes ethical decisions, speaks up when necessary, and does the right thing, even in challenging situations.

• Drives Innovation and Sustainability: Seeks opportunities to improve processes, embrace change, and contribute to Covia’s commitment to responsible, sustainable business practices.

Requirements:

• Hold a valid journeyman trade certification in Millwrighting

Benefits:

• Weekend shift premiums
• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• Pension Plan
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we recognize 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, age, disability, or veteran status.

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

Covia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Please advise if you require accommodation; we will work with you to meet your needs.

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