What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician position at American Sugar Refining?
ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.
We’re growing! Hiring multiple associates to join our team due to a recent plant expansion!
OVERVIEW
The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment; gear and sprocket drives, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, loading systems, production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs routine facility maintenance as assigned
- Performs Preventative Maintenance regularly
- PLC Troubleshooting
- Observes and troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation by adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments, as well as repairing / replacing defective parts
- Optimizes capabilities of various packing (bagging) machines
- Installs special functional and structural parts in devices
- Responsible for aiding in startup process to ensure equipment is operating correctly
- Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
- Contains a strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist in resolving issues and fostering Continuous Improvement
- Keep maintenance shop and parts / tool / belt storage areas clean and organized.
- Fill out all required paperwork promptly and accurately.
- Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
- Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
- All other duties as assigned
WORK EXPERIENCES
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
COMPENSATION
LOCATION OF ROLE
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Salary : $26 - $32
