NO 2 Auto Machine Mechanic

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • Arabi, LA

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 No. 2 Auto Machine Mechanic is responsible for operating high speed packaging equipment and assisting the No. 1 Auto Machine Mechanic (AMM) with maintenance in an industrial food facility, which consists of routine maintenance, infield adjustments and complete breakdowns of equipment.

Requirements

• Must have at least two (2) or more years of maintenance/mechanical experience on industrial equipment, preferably packaging, OR two (2) or more years of related maintenance/mechanical experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience using handtools and shop equipment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting minor equipment issues/failure.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Demonstrated ability to identify, adjust, repair, and replace components in mechanical equipment.
• Perform repairs, inspections, and functional testing on mechanical packaging equipment.
• Ability to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate tools, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb throughout the shift.
• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, rotating, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing ladders.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to perform all job duties while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including protective footwear, clothing, and safety glasses or goggles.
• Must regard safety as a core value; must be able to work safe and in a proficient manner.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate high speed packing equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to all type of packaging equipment from instruction books, sketches and other specifications.
• Perform all jobs in accordance with established safety, quality, and sanitation practices.
• Adjust automatic packaging equipment such as bag tray, bag clamps, scales and palletizers.
• Inspect package closures and makes necessary corrective adjustments as needed.
• Proper performance of assigned duties, observance of safety standards, good housekeeping requirements for the proper care of tools, materials and equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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