Maintenance Mechanic

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, food service 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 food service product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

The Maintenance Mechanic installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all industrial equipment within the refinery using standard mechanical tools associated with tasks.

• Installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all industrial equipment within the refinery such as pumps, valves, conveyors, screw conveyors, drives, conveyor elevators, centrifugals, and other closely aligned mechanical devices using equipment such as cutters, dies, heating torch, welding, brazing, drill motors, wrenches, hoists etc.
• Works in a safe manner following all refinery safety requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in maintenance or in a mechanical position in an industrial or related setting.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Candidate must have the 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 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 and in a proficient manner

Starting Rate:$38.00

Paid vacation and sick time after probationary period

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