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Mechanic (Industrial Equipment) in Clewiston, FL at U.S. Sugar

Date Posted: 1/22/2023

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Job Description

Why U.S. Sugar?

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ownership stake in our privately held business through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

Position Summary: Working independently or in a team, safely and efficiently operate and maintain production equipment system, automation system, and related equipment, in order to minimize downtime and ensure constant operation.

Essential Duties:

  • Using a computerized work order system, plan, schedule, and conduct regular preventative maintenance inspections of all equipment and work areas to identify hazards, clean equipment, and repair and maintain operational condition of facilities and equipment.
  • Maintain inspect, troubleshoot and repair cane car dump equipment such as hydraulic systems, belt conveyors, gear boxes, fans, pipe fittings and valves.
  • Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish a variety of complicated tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain all related safety equipment and tools of the trade.
  • Maintain good communications with department personnel and remain in constant communication with department operators.
  • Operate touch-screen equipment, computers and monitors, printers, laser scanners, and other supply chain technology.
  • Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings, and/or certifications related to the position.
  • Maintain inspect, troubleshoot and repair processing equipment such as pumps, screw conveyors, belt conveyors, hydraulic systems, centrifugal, agitators, gear boxes, fans, pipe fittings and valves.
  • Maintain all related safety equipment and tools of the trade.

Job Requirements

  • Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older and have a good work record and disciplinary history.
  • Applicant must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job, over the radio, and in the classroom, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
  • New hires must pass a drug test and other pre-employment background screening, and successfully complete any required training or orientation course.
  • Must possess basic computer skills and an aptitude for working with and interpreting graphics related to process equipment.
  • Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.

Working Conditions:

100% of the work environment is conducted in an open outdoor environment, exposed to heights and rapidly changing temperatures including extreme heat, weather conditions, blowing dust and particles, loud noise, and limited visibility while wearing PPE (i.e.: hard hat, goggles, ear plugs); regularly climbing stairs, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and walking on uneven ground containing slip and trip hazards. Will routinely lifting, loading, pushing and/or pulling of up to 55 lbs. unassisted.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This description supersedes and previous or undated descriptions for this position. Management has the right to add or change the duties for this position at any time.

 

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