Mechanic A

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • Belle Glade, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals® products are the only ROC™ sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaCrystalsCorp.com.

OVERVIEW
Sugar Farms Co-Op is searching for an experienced Shop Mechanic. The candidate would have experience in the maintenance and repairs of heavy diesel tractors, grain combines, sugarcane harvesters, chemical sprayers and/or other farm equipment. Specific skills include Hydraulics, Diesel Engines, Brakes, Electrical Systems, Air Conditioning, and Transmission. Job will primarily serve in a shop setting, but field work will also be required. Candidates will be familiar with reading service manuals, parts manuals, safety guidelines, procedural manuals, and must have excellent all-around mechanical aptitude. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are highly desired.

Requirements

• Pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a physical and drug screening
• Must pass A – Grade Mechanic Test
• Candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in heavy diesel and/or ag equipment repair/maintenance (required)
• Must pass an aptitude test (based on experience and certifications)
• Possess a valid driver's license Class E or above

Nice To Haves

• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• Heavy Diesel Technician Certification from an accredited training institution highly desired
• ASE Certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Strong heavy diesel and ag equipment repair/maintenance background
• Able to do all day-to-day maintenance on a variety of equipment
• Able to read schematics, diagrams, service manuals, parts manuals
• Experience in equipment diagnostics, diagnostic tools (including computer), and precision agriculture equipment
• Experience ordering and maintaining parts lists
• Must have a good safety record and adhere to all company safety standards
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must have own tools
• Must be willing to work in adverse environmental conditions (heat, dirt, dust, tropical elements)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED