Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

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.

2nd Shift reports Monday through Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm. This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

Requirements

• 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience required, preferably within a manufacturing facility
• Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines
• Highly organized, self-starter that can work with little direct supervision
• Ability to work a flex schedule as needed
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

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

Benefits

• healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(k) with match
• life insurance
• AD&D
• short-term disability
• vacation
• holiday
• sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees