Maintenance Mechanic

ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains and repairs industrial equipment associated with the refinery.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to rebuild pumps with different seal assembly- Mechanical seal or Packing type seals
• Ability to troubleshoot pump failures
• Ability to install and precisely align pumps, gearboxes, blowers, etc
• Ability to repair, maintain and replace conveyors (Screw conveyors -Belt conveyors)
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair on a variety of equipment on site
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools to make mechanical repairs
• Willingness to learn new skills such as basic welding and cutting, with the help of professionals and coworkers
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to always maintain a clean workshop environment

Required Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in maintenance or in a mechanical position in an industrial or related setting
• Rotation shift, overtime and weekends are mandatory on an as needed basis
• Must possess a basic toolkit set. (Hammers, screwdrivers, socket wrenches, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Ability to:
  
  
  
  • Lift up to 50lbs
  • Use hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate materials and tools
  • Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb constantly throughout the shift
  • Reach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequently
  • Work in confined spaces
  • Work in high places
  • Work with a full face respirator
  • Work independently as well as a team player
  • Climb up and down ladders
  
  
  
  
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Must be able to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as but not limited to protective footwear, clothing, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Must regard safety as a core value; Must be able to work safe andin a proficient manner

REWARD PACKAGEThe expected pay range for this position is $36.86 per hour. This is a unionized plant and wages are determined by our collective bargaining agreement.

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K and other benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.