Harvest Mechanic III

U.S. Sugar•Union, FL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harvest Mechanic III will safely, accurately, maintain, service, and repair sugar cane harvesting and related equipment in a fast-paced, team-based, and constantly changing work environment. The role requires the ability to clearly document and communicate repair activities, including root causes of failures and recommendations to correct or prevent future equipment downtime. Job duties encompass all facets of equipment maintenance within Harvest Operations, as well as other mobile and stationary equipment across agricultural, industrial, and on- and off-highway applications. Work is performed efficiently and cost-effectively with minimal supervision.

Requirements

At least 4 years of work experience in the mobile equipment and/or vehicle maintenance field
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 obtain MAC/609 certification within 90 days of job award
Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of job award
Must successfully complete any required orientation, training, and continuing education courses
Must have a valid Florida driver’s license Class E or above
Must have successfully completed the TOST and/or Ramsey Test
Must have basic computer skills and the ability to learn basic Microsoft Office programs, order parts, and maintain detailed records of maintenance activities via a computerized maintenance management system
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions and communicate information on the job to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
Must have the ability to work anywhere within the company in variable/extreme weather conditions and work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Must possess and utilize the necessary tools and equipment in performance of the required job functions
Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Demonstrate the ability to visually identify leaking/loose/worn/broken/dirty components
Demonstrate the ability to listen, learn, gain experience and judgment, work with others, and follow accepted repair industry standards in order to plan and accomplish a variety of tasks with minimal supervision
Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, safety and housekeeping procedures, and planned work schedules
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of principles and fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and pneumatic theories
Demonstrate commitment and motivation to reducing equipment downtime and failures
Ability to move or handle various items generally weighing between 0-75 pounds.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift more than 75 pounds
No active disciplinary action and good work history

Nice To Haves

A Heavy Equipment Program or similar Certification from a Technical College may substituted for 2 years of work experience
Class B CDL is preferred

Responsibilities

Safely, correctly, and efficiently repair and maintain Harvest Equipment including but not limited to cane elevators, cane harvesters, tractors, air compressors, and other support equipment
Perform time based repairs and inspections
Perform accurate diagnosis and repair of equipment breakdowns
Change parts and components on equipment
Operate support equipment such as bucket truck, boom truck, carry deck, and other mobile equipment
Operate various lifting devices including proper rigging procedures
Accurately use and read tape measure, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, read and understand mobile equipment instrumentation
Operate scanners, multi-meters, flow meters, torque measuring devices, etc.
Read and understand shop manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, flow charts, parts books, etc.
Document and communicate repair activities, including root causes of failures and recommendations to correct or prevent future equipment downtime.
Perform all facets of equipment maintenance within Harvest Operations, as well as other mobile and stationary equipment across agricultural, industrial, and on- and off-highway applications.